Academics, Faculty & Professor
About The Position
EF Academy Pasadena is seeking a temporary high school instructor to teach courses within the Academic and English Accelerator Program (AEAP). This is an on-campus teaching position serving a small cohort of high school English language learners. The initial contract runs from March 23 to May 22, 2026, with possible extensions through the summer. Instructors may teach up to three 8-week courses, with content areas including Math, Science, and the Arts. Courses are taught in small groups and emphasize both academic content mastery and English language development. This role is well suited for educators who enjoy working closely with multilingual high school students in a supportive, academically focused environment. About the AEAP Program The Academic and English Accelerator Program (AEAP) supports high school multilingual learners as they prepare for success in an English-medium academic setting. AEAP integrates core academic subjects with intentional language development, helping students build academic vocabulary, confidence, and study skills. Instruction emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, and listening through content-based learning in Math, Science, the Arts, and other disciplines. Small class sizes allow for differentiated instruction, targeted scaffolding, and frequent feedback. The program serves as a bridge into EF Academy’s full high school curriculum while maintaining high academic expectations and clear pathways to academic success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
- High school teaching experience in Math, Science, the Arts, or a related field
- Experience working with English language learners strongly preferred
- Familiarity with content-based language instruction and scaffolding strategies
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a short-term, on-campus teaching role
Responsibilities
- Teach one to three 8-week AEAP high school courses in Math, Science, or the Arts
- Deliver in-person, on-campus instruction at EF Academy Pasadena
- Design and implement lessons aligned with provided curriculum and AEAP goals
- Integrate academic language development into daily instruction
- Differentiate instruction to support varying English proficiency levels
- Assess student progress and provide timely, constructive feedback
- Collaborate with AEAP staff and high school faculty as needed
- Maintain a structured, inclusive, and supportive classroom environment
