Employment Type: Independent Contractor
Contract Duration: Varies depending on start date (up to 12 months, with possibility of renewal)

About Amideast

Amideast is a leading American nonprofit organization with a presence across the Middle East and North Africa. For over 70 years, Amideast has advanced mutual understanding and opportunity through English language training, international education advising, professional development, and workforce development programs.

Amideast implements large-scale, donor- and government-funded education programs in close partnership with local institutions, ministries, and international stakeholders. The organization is widely recognized for its technical expertise, strong compliance culture, and ability to deliver high-impact programs in complex operating environments.

Position Summary

Amideast seeks professional English Language Instructors to deliver high-quality, General and Specialized American English instruction for military personnel as part of a U.S.-government–funded Military English Language Training (ELT) Program in Jordan. Instructors deliver intensive classroom-based instruction, assess student progress, provide academic counseling, and maintain required documentation in accordance with program standards. This position operates in a structured military training environment and requires professionalism, discretion, and cultural sensitivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver English language instruction based on the approved ELT curriculum (e.g., Defense Language Institute English Language Center or equivalent) in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
• Prepare and execute lesson plans tailored to student needs, proficiency levels, and course goals.
• Assign, evaluate, and provide feedback on homework, quizzes, and assessments
• Assess students through formative and summative methods.
• Track, document, and report student attendance, performance, and academic progress in required student records.
• Provide feedback, academic counseling, and remedial support to students needing additional instruction.
• Participate in instructor meetings, professional development, and reporting as directed.
• Design and adapt supplementary instructional materials as needed to support curriculum and learning outcomes.
• Apply sound ESL/EFL methodology to support student development in reading, writing, listening, and speaking, and preparing them for required English proficiency testing and progression standards.
• Adhere to program, cultural, and professional standards appropriate to a military training environment, maintaining professional instructor–student relationships and complying with all program requirements.

Work Schedule and Conditions

Daily assignments are set for instructors Sunday through Thursday, where a duty day includes instruction, lesson preparation, student support, documentation, and meetings. Instruction takes place at designated training facilities; instructors must be present on site as required, with transportation provided by Amideast to and from the sites. Travel, housing arrangements, and necessary security coordination are provided.

Required Qualifications

• Native or near-native proficiency in English, with strong spoken and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s degree in TESOL, ESL/EFL, Linguistics, English, Education, or a related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience delivering English language instruction to adult learners across CEFR levels A1–C2
• TESL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent internationally recognized English language teaching certification, or a minimum of 10 years of documented EFL teaching experience
• Demonstrated ability to plan lessons, manage classrooms, and assess adult learners at varying proficiency levels.
• Ability to work effectively in a structured, performance-driven training environment
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documentation and reporting
• Flexibility, professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to program objectives.
• Familiarity with standardized testing, test preparation, and performance-based assessment
• Master’s degree or graduate-level coursework in TESOL, Education, Applied Linguistics, or a related discipline is highly valued
• Experience working with the Military teaching the DLIELC American Language Course textbooks is preferred

How to Apply

Applicants should submit the documents listed below via the following link: https://www.amideast.org/work-with-us/jobs-available:

• A current CV/resume
• A brief cover letter outlining relevant ESL/EFL, adult education, and international experience

Amideast is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. Amideast maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment background checks.

As a federal government contractor, in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Executive Orders, Amideast is required to develop annual Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs). Any employees or applicants who wish to review the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) for Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans can contact us by sending an email to [Click to show email] or by calling Human Resources at 202/776-9600.

If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at 202/776-9600.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Amideast are protected under Federal law from discrimination. Click here to find out more.

Pursuant to Executive Order 13665, Amideast will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis.