Spanish Language Teacher

Teach Spanish language to UNGSC Staff through a virtual platform.

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Overview

Teach Spanish language to UNGSC Staff through a virtual platform.

You have:

  • University degree is required. A High School Diploma in combination with a teaching certificate may be accepted in lieu of a University Degree.
  • A minimum of two years of working experience in teaching the Spanish language as a foreign language is required.
  • Experience working with e-learning systems is required.
  • Fluency in oral and written Spanish is required. Be a native speaker, or at the native speaker's level of language taught is required.

Result of Service The Spanish Language Course will reinforce oral and written skills in the Mission Area Language for UNGSC staff members.

Work Location Remotely

Expected duration The duration of the Spanish language course will be of 15 weeks, to be distributed as follows: 2 lessons per week, 1 hour per lesson, for a total time of 30 hours per language course. The delivery and design of each language course will be for a maximum of 40 hours, including: - 30-hour class activity, as mentioned above - 1 hour for the Syllabus - 9 hours for the course preparation, chat with students, and the correction of the tests.

Duties and Responsibilities The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all peacekeeping and special political missions around the world as well as to other UN Offices, Agencies Funds and Programs.

The CLC will seek the service of a language teacher (native speaker, or at the native speaker's level of language taught) who will deliver one Spanish language course at A2 level, for UNGSC Staff Members and other entitled participants. The course will be delivered through a virtual platform.

The Individual Contractor will be responsible for the design of one 30-hour Spanish language course at Upper Beginner level (A2); to prepare and provide students with supporting learning material; to deliver one Spanish language course to UNGSC Staff Members and other entitled participants through the on-line methodology; to continuously assess whether the course is meeting the objectives through evaluation activities, and adjust the course material and the delivery methods accordingly.

Qualifications/special skills EDUCATION: University degree is required. A High School Diploma in combination with a teaching certificate may be accepted in lieu of a University Degree. WORK EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two years of working experience in teaching the Spanish language as a foreign language is required. Experience working with e-learning systems is required.

Languages Fluency in oral and written Spanish is required. Be a native speaker, or at the native speaker's level of language taught is required.

No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of how you assess students' progress in language learning? This question assesses your ability to evaluate student performance and adapt teaching strategies accordingly. Discuss specific assessment methods you've used and how you've adjusted your teaching based on the results.
What strategies do you employ to engage students in an online learning environment? This question explores your skills in maintaining student engagement in a virtual setting. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you create a syllabus for a language course? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What challenges have you faced when teaching Spanish as a foreign language, and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you describe your experience with e-learning platforms? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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