Culture & Linguistics Coordinator (Twi Language Teacher)

About the role

African Diaspora Resource Centre (ADRC) is looking for a Culture & Linguistics Coordinator to lead its Ghanaian language learning and cultural orientation programmes. The role combines personal teaching of at least one to two language classes per week with coordination of a network of independent instructors who teach Twi, Ga, Ewe and other Ghanaian languages, plus monthly cultural orientation workshops for diaspora returnees. It is a hybrid position based in Adjiringanor, Accra.

Key responsibilities

• Develop beginner, intermediate and conversational language curricula, lesson plans and standardized materials, and teach at least one to two classes weekly
• Recruit, train and supervise independent language instructors, assign them to classes and monitor teaching quality
• Assess students' proficiency, track progress and give constructive feedback
• Plan and run at least one cultural orientation session per month on customs, etiquette and everyday life in Ghana
• Manage schedules, enrollments and records, and prepare monthly programme reports
• Create short educational and promotional videos and work with the marketing team on social media content

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Education, Ghanaian Languages, African Studies or Cultural Studies preferred
• Demonstrated fluency in English and at least one Ghanaian language, preferably Asante Twi
• Prior experience teaching Ghanaian languages, developing educational content or facilitating adult learning
• Strong knowledge of Ghanaian culture and traditions
• Preferred: experience coordinating educational programmes, teaching international or adult learners, and creating educational videos

Required skills

• Lesson planning, curriculum development and assessment design
• Public speaking, presentation and classroom facilitation
• Scheduling, organization and administrative skills
• Supervising instructors and giving constructive feedback
• Comfortable with virtual teaching platforms and basic content creation tools