Native English Teacher - Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia

Location: Kuala Lump

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Reporting To: Principal
Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract-Based Opportunities
Contract Duration: 2 Years, Renewable

At Awesome Academy, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven education that prepares students to communicate confidently and compete globally.

Our students come from diverse nationalities, cultures, and educational backgrounds, creating a dynamic international learning environment.

We are currently looking for an experienced, energetic, and highly professional Native English Teacher who is passionate about teaching and comfortable working across face-to-face and hybrid learning environments.

The ideal candidate should also be confident in front of the camera and willing to contribute to the Academy's online courses, educational videos, social media content, and marketing activities.

We are particularly interested in teachers who are creative, adaptable, technology-oriented, and able to connect effectively with students both inside the classroom and online.

Main Areas of the Role

Depending on qualifications, experience, and capability, candidates may be considered for one or both of the following areas:

1. Teaching & Student Management

• Teach face-to-face, online, and hybrid classes
• Manage both classroom and online students simultaneously
• Monitor student attendance, participation, and academic progress
• Provide academic support and regular feedback
• Maintain professional classroom standards

2. Online Course & Content Development

• Develop structured online English courses
• Prepare complete course outlines, syllabuses, and lesson plans
• Record professional English lessons
• Create educational video content
• Develop multimedia teaching materials
• Participate in educational, promotional, and social media video production

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Classroom Management

• Deliver professional, engaging, and interactive English lessons in physical, online, and hybrid class settings
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lessons for students of different levels, ages, nationalities, and learning needs
• Manage hybrid classrooms effectively, ensuring that both online and face-to-face students remain actively engaged
• Apply effective classroom management techniques
• Create a positive and supportive learning environment
• Use student-centered and activity-based teaching approaches
• Adapt lessons based on individual student abilities and learning needs
• Encourage active participation, communication, and confidence among students

Lesson Planning & Curriculum Development

• Prepare comprehensive lesson plans for assigned programs
• Contribute to syllabus and curriculum development
• Develop engaging classroom activities, exercises, and projects
• Prepare teaching materials including:
  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Worksheets
  • Audio resources
  • Video materials
  • Digital activities
  • Online learning resources
• Research and implement modern English-language teaching methodologies
• Develop new learning materials suitable for both classroom and online delivery

Assessment & Student Progress

• Conduct diagnostic, formative, and summative assessments
• Prepare examinations, quizzes, assignments, and classroom activities
• Assign and review homework
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students
• Maintain accurate records of:
  • Attendance
  • Academic progress
  • Assessment results
  • Student performance
  • Development and participation
• Identify students who require additional academic support

Online & Hybrid Teaching

• Confidently use online teaching and video-conferencing platforms
• Manage hybrid classrooms with students participating both physically and remotely
• Use smart boards, presentation systems, cameras, microphones, and classroom technology effectively
• Ensure online students receive an engaging learning experience comparable to students attending physically
• Support and manage online students and lessons

Video & Online Course Production

• Be comfortable and confident teaching in front of the camera
• Record professional English lessons for online courses
• Present educational topics clearly and naturally on video
• Work with the academic and media teams to produce high-quality educational content
• Help develop complete online English-language programs
• Review recorded learning materials to ensure academic quality and accuracy

Marketing & Academy Activities

Teachers are expected to contribute positively to the Academy's public presence.

Responsibilities may include:

• Participating in educational and promotional videos
• Shooting short videos for social media
• Appearing in selected marketing content
• Participating in academy events and activities
• Supporting promotional campaigns related to educational programs
• Assisting in creating photos and videos for social media and promotional use
• Representing Awesome Academy professionally during events, workshops, and promotional activities

Candidates should therefore be comfortable appearing on camera and participating in marketing-related educational content.

Academy & Student Activities

• Organize or participate in social, cultural, and extracurricular activities
• Participate in:
  • Student events
  • Workshops
  • Sports activities
  • Excursions
  • Cultural programs
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions
• Participate actively in professional development programs
• Assist in documentation required for inspections, audits, academic quality assurance, or regulatory requirements
• Perform other reasonable academic duties assigned by the Principal

Minimum Requirements

Candidates should meet the following requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language
• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Education
  • English Language
  • English Literature
  • TESL / TESOL
  • Linguistics
  • Or another relevant field
• TEFL, TESOL, CELTA, or equivalent professional teaching certification
• Previous experience as an English-language teacher
• Strong English communication and presentation skills
• Ability to engage students through interactive teaching methods
• Strong lesson-planning and classroom-management skills
• Ability to work professionally with students from diverse cultural backgrounds

Preference may be given to suitable passport holders from:

United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Canada, Australia, or New Zealand.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

The following will be considered an advantage:

• Master's Degree in Education, English, TESOL, or related field
• Previous online teaching experience
• Experience managing hybrid classrooms
• Experience developing English-language courses
• Curriculum or syllabus design experience
• Experience recording educational videos
• Experience teaching in front of a camera
• Experience creating digital learning content
• Familiarity with Learning Management Systems and online education platforms
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint skills
• Experience working in an international education environment

Desired Skills & Competencies

We are looking for a teacher who demonstrates:

• Strong passion for education
• Student-centered teaching approach
• Creativity in lesson delivery
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Confidence in front of the camera
• Ability to interact effectively with students
• Strong lesson-plan and syllabus-design skills
• Ability to use varied teaching strategies
• Ability to assess student progress effectively
• Ability to identify individual student needs
• Strong classroom-management ability
• Ability to manage hybrid and technology-supported classes
• Professional appearance and conduct
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate with academic, operations, and marketing teams
• Self-motivation and initiative
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Positive and energetic personality
• Customer-focused attitude
• Commitment to student success
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Working Hours

Depending on the position and contract, working arrangements may include:

Full-Time Teaching Schedule

• 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

or

• 10:30 AM – 7:30 PM

Some teaching, online-course recording, content-development, or project-based responsibilities may involve flexible scheduling, depending on program requirements.

Benefits

Successful full-time candidates may receive:

• Competitive employment package
• Support from our accommodation team
• Legal work permit provided after successful completion of probation, subject to applicable requirements
• Up to 14 days annual leave
• Malaysian public holidays
• Continuous professional training
• Professional development opportunities
• Experience working in an international education environment
• Opportunities to participate in online-course development
• Opportunities to build experience in hybrid education and digital teaching
• Renewable 2-year contract

About the Ideal Candidate

This position is particularly suitable for a teacher who wants to go beyond traditional classroom teaching.

We are looking for someone who can confidently combine:

Teaching + Technology + Online Education + Hybrid Learning + Content Creation

You should enjoy teaching students while also being comfortable recording lessons, developing educational content, participating in academy activities, and occasionally appearing in promotional and social media videos.

If you are enthusiastic about modern education and want to contribute to a growing international academy, we would be pleased to hear from you.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their:

• Updated CV / Resume
• Recent photograph
• Teaching qualifications and certificates
• Details of previous teaching experience
• Details of online or hybrid teaching experience, if applicable
• Any previous educational video or on-camera experience, if available

to: h[email protected] 

Or apply through our online application form: https://form.jotform.com/220372304269451

Awesome Academy – Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

To apply, email [email protected]