English Language Teacher

You teach English language skills — reading, writing, listening, and speaking — to students at a school, language institute, or private tuition centre, adapting lessons to different proficiency levels.

• Plan and deliver English lessons aligned with national curriculum or institute syllabus
• Teach grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and oral communication
• Prepare students for O/L, A/L, IELTS, Cambridge, or TOEFL examinations
• Create or adapt teaching materials including worksheets, activities, and multimedia content
• Assess student performance through assignments, tests, and spoken evaluations
• Provide corrective feedback on written and spoken English
• Track student progress and communicate with parents or guardians
• Participate in staff meetings, curriculum planning sessions, and professional development

Classroom-based role at a government school, private school, international school, or English language institute. Sri Lanka has strong demand for English language teachers at all levels — from primary schools in rural areas to premium international schools in Colombo. Language institutes such as AIESEC-partnered centres and British Council-affiliated schools also employ ELT specialists.

Typical progression: 3yr to mid · 8yr to senior