Faculty, English Teacher ​/ ESL TEFL, Elementary School

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Full-Time Faculty Member & Coordinator for the Academic and English Accelerated (AEA) Program at EF Academy. This 12-month role includes teaching A1-A2 level high school students from January through August, and providing academic programming support across campus from September through December. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in EAL/ESL instruction, curriculum support, and student success initiatives in international education.

A master’s degree in TESOL (preferred) and experience in international school settings will position applicants for success.

The Faculty Member & Coordinator for the Academic and English Accelerated (AEA) Program will join a collaborative, student-centered educational team dedicated to academic English language development and content readiness. This role focuses primarily on teaching and coordinating AEA courses for intermediate English learners (A1-A2 proficiency) while fostering an engaging and culturally responsive learning environment.

• During the January-August teaching term, deliver high-quality, differentiated instruction designed to accelerate students’ English communication and academic skills.
• From September-December, transition to broader campus support activities such as program coordination, faculty collaboration, curriculum development, student advocacy, and contribution to school-wide academic initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support multilingual learners holistically within EF Academy’s international boarding school context.

• Master’s degree in TESOL (preferred).
• Experience in EAL/ESL instruction and international school settings.
• Strong foundation in language acquisition pedagogy and the ability to support multilingual learners.

• Competitive salary $70,000 to $75,000 based on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and dental insurance.

EF Academy is a leading private boarding and day high school, attracting students from around the world to our campuses in Pasadena, New York, and Oxford (England). At EF Academy, we prepare students to thrive academically, personally, and socially helping them build the confidence, skills, and sense of purpose they need to lead fulfilling, successful lives. With a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural immersion, we empower students to unlock their full potential and develop the lifelong skills they need to thrive in any future they envision.

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs—focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics—turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.

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