Location
New York
Salary
$20 - $27 / HOUR
Quick overview
The ESL teacher will deliver engaging English lessons following the YES USA curriculum and monitor student progress. Additionally, they will act in loco parentis to ensure student safety, discipline, and welfare throughout the summer camp.
Requirements summary
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in TESOL, and possess a CELTA certificate or equivalent. Prior experience teaching teenagers and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.
Job description
St. John’s University (Queens Campus) Classes are mornings from 9am-12
- 15pm (15-minute break), and an additional session on
- Friday afternoons from 2:30-5:45pm. 60 hours or 4-week contracts are available:
- Week 1:
- July 22-24th (24th is a double session)
- Week 2:
- July 27th-31st (31st is a double session)
- Week 3:
- August 5th-7th (7th is a double session)
- Week 4: August 10th-14th (14th is a double session) 30 hours or 2-week contracts are available:
- Week 1:
- July 22-24th (24th is a double session)
- Week 2: July 27th-31st (31st is a double session)
Job Description
As an ESL teacher for YES USA, you'll implement our curriculum to deliver effective, dynamic, and engaging lessons for international students from 12-20 years old, while evaluating their progress weekly. Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to: Student Supervision: Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security at all times. Ensure that students adhere to the YES USA Student Code of Conduct. Inform management immediately of any issues and initiate appropriate disciplinary actions. Academic Duties: Following the YES USA curriculum, prepare for and deliver high-quality and effective English lessons; adapt and supplement whenever needed. Be prepared to teach unplugged in case of any issues with the classroom, technology, materials, or the like.
Administrative
Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance. Monitor student performance and evaluate their progress throughout the course. Prepare and submit weekly evaluation reports in a timely manner. Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops. Regularly take pictures of students and upload them to a designated folder or post them on social media. Help prepare and co-lead student end-of-course ceremonies.
Requirements
All applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in TESOL. CELTA certificate or its equivalent. Prior ESL experience of teaching teenagers. Effective written and oral communication skills. Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Qualities
- Fun and outgoing personality. Excellent communication skills. High level of responsibility and authority. Strong organizational skills. Independence. Application
- Procedure
- Prior to offering a job to selected candidates,
- YES
- USA will: Complete a reference check (names and contact details of three references are required). Run a background check.
- Upon signing a job offer, successful candidates will be required to: Submit a copy of your diploma(s) and certificates along with other new hire paperwork. Attend orientation training courses prior to employment. Hours and Compensation Every two weeks is 30 hours of instruction. There may be opportunities to pick up extra hours. Pay is $20-27/hour
