Job Description:
We are seeking a professional, experienced Business English Teacher to deliver high-quality English instruction to adult learners in a corporate or academic setting. Students typically include business professionals, managers, executives, or university students preparing for careers in international business. Lessons focus on real-world workplace communication: presentations, negotiations, email writing, meetings, teleconferencing, and industry-specific vocabulary. The ideal candidate combines strong ESL teaching skills with a solid understanding of business culture and professional communication norms.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan and deliver engaging Business English lessons tailored to students' industries and job roles (e.g., finance, marketing, logistics, HR, IT)
Focus on practical skills: business writing (emails, reports, proposals), verbal communication (meetings, phone calls, presentations), and cross-cultural communication
Incorporate case studies, role-plays, simulations, and authentic business materials (e.g., articles, earnings calls, memos)
Assess student progress through performance-based tasks (presentations, mock negotiations, writing portfolios)
Provide targeted feedback on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and professional tone
Customize curriculum to address specific client or company needs (e.g., preparing for a presentation to international clients)
Track attendance, participation, and learning outcomes
Mandatory Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in English, TESOL, Linguistics, Business, or a related field
Teaching Certification: TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or DELTA (minimum 120 hours)
Business Knowledge: Demonstrated understanding of business communication, corporate culture, and professional etiquette
Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of ESL teaching experience, with at least 1 year teaching Business English or working with adult professionals
Language Proficiency: Native or near-native English proficiency (C2 level)
Tech Skills: Comfortable using virtual meeting platforms (Zoom, Teams, Google Meet) and LMS for hybrid/online teaching
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced Degree: Master's in TESOL, Applied Linguistics, or MBA
Corporate Experience: Prior work experience in business, management, sales, or a related corporate field
Exam Preparation: Experience preparing students for Cambridge Business English Certificate (BEC), TOEIC, or IELTS General/Business
Needs Analysis: Ability to conduct training needs assessments and design bespoke courses
Materials Development: Experience creating original business case studies, simulations, or industry-specific modules
Soft Skills:
Professional, punctual, and reliable
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
Ability to simplify complex business concepts for language learners
Adaptable to diverse industries (e.g., banking, logistics, tech, hospitality)
Legal:
Clean criminal record check
Legal right to work in the country of hire (or ability to obtain visa sponsorship)
Common Benefits Package:
Contract Completion Bonus: One month's salary or performance-based bonus (typical in Asia)
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical coverage (local or international)
Paid Leave: Public holidays + 10–20 paid annual leave days
Professional Development: Annual stipend for conferences (e.g., IATEFL, TESOL) or certifications (e.g., DELTA, BE Certificate)
Visa & Work Permit: Full sponsorship where applicable
Flight Allowance: Annual round-trip airfare to home country (for international hires)
Materials Budget: Allowance for business publications (e.g., Harvard Business Review, The Economist) or course books
Flexible Schedule: Option for early morning, evening, or weekend classes to accommodate working professionals
Referral Bonus: For successfully recommending other Business English teachers
Free Resources: Access to premium business English platforms (e.g., FluentU for Business, Linguahouse Business)
For Freelance / Contract Teachers:
Negotiable hourly rate ($30–$70+ USD)
Reimbursement for travel to client sites
Flexible scheduling
Compensation (varies by country and employer type):
| Context | Typical Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Language Center (Asia) | $1,800 – $3,500 USD/month |
| Corporate / In-Company | $3,000 – $6,000 USD/month (or $50–$120 USD/hour) |
| University (ESP Program) | $2,500 – $4,500 USD/month |
| Online / Freelance | $25 – $70 USD/hour |
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