Native level ESL Teacher

Contract: 12 months (renewable) Hours: 35 contact hours/week (within an 8-hour workday) Location: City center, Almaty Start: ASAP Learners: ~60% kids (Grade 1+), ~40% adults Visa: Fully sponsored

About StudyRoom

StudyRoom is a fast-growing language center with 10+ years in the heart of Almaty (rating 4.9/5). We teach children, teens and adults; prepare for IELTS, SAT, TOEFL; and foster a collaborative culture with weekly trainings and real mentorship. You’ll join a team of 4 native and ~15 local teachers in an ideas-to-impact environment: your ideas don’t sit on a shelf we scope, pilot and launch clubs, projects and new formats together

Why Almaty

Snow-capped mountains, real four seasons, hiking & skiing close by, lively food/art scene, welcoming locals and an affordable cost of living. Its that rare blend of “city energy + nature”.

What you’ll do:

• Teach kids (Grade 1+) using play-based, phonics-friendly, TPR-rich activities; teach adults (General/Business English).
• Plan engaging, level-appropriate lessons; assess progress; complete short reports.
• Deliver classes at the center; some projects may be at schools/universities or for corporate clients.
• Join weekly PD: observe peers, share strategies, try new methodologies, grow together. Take part in school events and celebrations.

What you bring:

• US/UK/CA passport (or native-level proficiency + eligibility for our visa route).
• TEFL/CELTA strongly preferred; strong experience may substitute a non-relevant degree.
• Bachelors degree (Education, Linguistics, English, Pedagogy, Humanities or related).
• Experience with young learners (Grade 1+) and adults; classroom management with warmth.
• Methodologies: TPR, phonics, play-based learning for kids; Communicative/Task-Based/CLIL for teens/adults.

Collaborative, adaptable, enthusiastic. Criminal background check required.