ESL Teacher for Summer Camp

St. John’s University (Queens Campus)

• Classes are mornings from 9:30am-12:45pm (15-minute break), and an additional session on Friday afternoons from 2:30-5:45pm.
  
• 60 hours / 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 / 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.