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Description

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• $1,800 per course (8-week course)
• Up to three courses available

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

Qualifications

• 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

About EF Education First

At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs-focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics-turn dreams into international opportunities.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience, and everything else that makes you unique.

Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com .

About EF Academy

EF Academy is a leading private boarding and day high school, attracting students from around the world to our campuses in Pasadena, New York, and Oxford (England). At EF Academy, we prepare students to thrive academically, personally, and socially-helping them build the confidence, skills, and sense of purpose they need to lead fulfilling, successful lives. Through academic excellence, cultural immersion, and personalized support, EF Academy empowers students to unlock their full potential and succeed in a global future.