PLUS Company Overview
For over 45 years, PLUS has provided English language courses to international students from across the globe. We work tirelessly so our students can experience American culture, as well as learn and develop in a vibrant, educational and safe environment. With dedicated teachers and leaders, we create a positive, fun and inclusive atmosphere which stretches far beyond the classroom. PLUS started operating in the EFL market in 1972. Today, our group with offices in London, Beijing, New York, and Milan represents one of the world's largest and finest organizations in language teaching. 

Live Online Courses Overview
Our live online courses are non-credit bearing and are designed to help our international students improve their English-speaking skills. The majority of our students are high school-aged. 

Online instruction occurs in a live video format (on Zoom) so that students can interact with their instructor and peers, doing partner and group work and participating in all-class discussions. PLUS is offering an opportunity for teacher trainees to gain experience teaching online: to fulfill teaching practice (practicum/internship) requirements for teaching certificate or Master's programs, to gain more virtual classroom experience to further their teaching career, and to have the opportunity to observe professionally-taught lessons in conjunction with teaching practice. 

As an Online Intern Teacher, you will teach speaking-focused English as a Foreign Language lessons to groups of international students. PLUS will provide you with the following: 

• Training on how to teach effectively in an online setting.
• The curriculum and full lesson plans. It may be possible to design your own lesson plans based on PLUS's lesson objectives if required by your certificate- or degree-awarding institution (lesson plan approval required).
• The opportunity to record the lessons, if needed, to allow for self-reflection and/or institutional feedback.
• Additional, recorded lessons taught by professional instructors for your observation (if needed).
• A certificate at the completion of your practice experience that includes the number of practice teaching hours completed.

Schedule
Each course is 10 hours and are held as one-hour or two-hour classes. Some may be held weekly, some may be held twice a week, etc. over the course of several weeks. 
Classes are generally held between the hours of 10:00am-2:30pm EST / 7:00am-11:30am PST on weekdays.

Interns are scheduled based on their availability. Class days, times, and weeks are subject to enrollment. 

Minimum Time Requirement
The internship length is a minimum of 15 hours, including at least 5 hours of observing classes taught by professional teachers and at least 10 hours of teaching practice. Because this is an unpaid internship, students are encouraged to consult with their faculty advisor to determine if this opportunity is eligible for academic credit. If fulfilling required practice hours for a Master's or Certificate program, teaching hour requirements may vary by institution. 

Intern Responsibilities

• Deliver well-prepared online English as a Foreign Language lessons to diverse classrooms of international students in a professional and engaging manner
• Review the provided curriculum to adequately prepare for each lesson; prepare to supplement the curriculum with additional materials, as appropriate 
• Practice appropriate classroom management techniques to ensure a safe, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for all students
• Collaborate with the Head Office regarding instructional methods and the curriculum
• Complete online training and attend an orientation session
• Take attendance daily
• Maintain frequent and professional communication with the Head Office

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• Must be 18 years or older
• Enrollment in or completion of teacher training program strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Command of Zoom preferred
• Command of Google Suite preferred

• Webcam (HDD Preferred)
• 4 Mbps download and upload internet speed. (If unsure, Click Here to test internet speed. This link directs to M-Lab third party speed test.)
• Intel i5 processor or equivalent
• 4GB computer RAM
• Microphone and speaker (noise canceling headphones preferred)