Spanish Teacher (ELE) - Sulaymaniyah

About the role

Maya Company, part of the Qaiwan Group, is recruiting Spanish as a Foreign Language (ELE) teachers for an educational project in Sulaymaniyah, Kurdistan Region of Iraq. The project is in its early stages, and AIL Español is helping with the recruitment. Selected candidates are employed directly by Maya Company, which handles the employment contract and conditions. The expected start date is January 2027, with an initial one-year contract that can be renewed.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face ELE classes, initially to adult and university students at A1 level.
• Plan engaging, interactive lessons tailored to students' learning needs.
• Develop teaching materials, classroom activities and assessment tools.
• Monitor student progress and give constructive feedback.
• Contribute to the academic and methodological development of the centre and take part in new educational initiatives as the project grows.

Required profile

• Qualifications or specialised training in teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
• Previous experience teaching Spanish as a foreign language.
• Strong organisational skills, initiative, flexibility and intercultural awareness.
• Motivation to live abroad and contribute to a developing educational project.
• Experience in curriculum design, teaching material development or educational projects is an advantage.

What we offer

• Starting salary of USD 2,000 net per month.
• Fully furnished accommodation, with utilities included, provided and paid by the employer.
• Medical insurance and annual round-trip flights.
• Initial one-year contract, with possible renewal.
• Opportunities for professional development and involvement in the project's growth.

To apply, send your CV and a motivation letter to the recruiter, with the subject line "ELE Teacher Application - Sulaymaniyah - Full Name".