ESL Teacher Activity Leader
ESL Teacher Activity Leader
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1-3years
$ $ 532 - 913
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Location and Dates:
Concordia University Irvine Housing available if desired
- Camp runs from June 29 August 9 2025
- 6 and 4 week contracts are available.
- 6 weeks from June 29th (checkin on June 27th training June 28th).
- 4 weeks from July 13th (checkin on July 11th training July 12th).
- 6 weeks from June 29th (checkin on June 27th training June 28th).
Job Description
As an English teacher youll plan and deliver effective dynamic and engaging lessons for international teenagers and young adults while evaluating their progress. Beyond academics youll lead offsite excursions to ensure a comprehensive learning experience.
Your key tasks will consist of but not be limited to:
Overall Responsibilities:
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.
Teacher Duties:
- Following the YES USA curriculum prepare for and deliver highquality 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.
- Maintain uptodate records of student attendance.
- Monitor student performance and evaluate their progress throughout the course.
- Prepare and submit weekly evaluation reports in a timely manner.
- Ensure punctuality for all classes excursions and scheduled activities contributing to the smooth operation and positive experience of the program.
- Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when arranged.
- Assist at any time whether on duty or not with emergencies.
- Manage any problems or incidents and report them to the management team.
Activity Leader Duties:
OffCampus Excursions
- Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when arranged.
- Prepare for offsite excursions (study and memorize cultural and historical information check and study directions to excursion sites etc.).
- Provide information and share stories with students/chaperones about cultural and historical places visited in a fun and engaging way.
- Actively supervise interact with and entertain students and chaperones to ensure their satisfaction.
- Follow the itinerary but be ready to think on your feet and successfully manage emerging situations.
- Provide receipts from excursion vendors or cafes/restaurants after each excursion if applicable.
- Assist at any time whether on duty or not with emergencies.
- Manage any problems or incidents and report them to the management team.
OnCampus ActivitiesOnCampus Activities
- Lead oncampus activities such as music night volleyball etc.
- Assist in coordinating oncampus food activity deliveries including tasks such as picking up food setting up a dining area facilitating food distribution and cleaning up the dining area.
Session Opening and Closing Responsibilities
- Contribute to the preparation for student arrival by participating in tasks such as room inspections assembling welcome packets facilitating new student orientation and conducting campus tours among other responsibilities.
- Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the campus via private shuttle or taxi.
- Provide support during new student checkins.
- Assist with endofcourse ceremonies.
- Assist with room inspections during student checkouts and coordinate their airport transfers for a seamless departure experience.
Requirements
- All applicants must hold a bachelor s degree or higher preferably in TESOL linguistics or English.
- ESL teaching certificate such as Cambridge CELTA or its equivalent.
- Prior ESL experience of teaching teenagers.
- Native fluency in English.
- Effective written and oral communication skills.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
Qualities
An ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:
- Establishes strong rapport with teenagers through effective communication
- Exhibits genuine interest in other cultures and willingly shares personal experiences
- Displays a fun and outgoing personality to foster an engaging environment
- Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and authority when dealing with students
- Possesses a proactive approach to researching and learning about the city to enrich students understanding
- Effectively navigates the city with a group of teenagers showcasing effective leadership
- A good sense of direction and a strong knowledge of the city and its surroundings including the public transportation system are required.
- Remains calm under pressure and maintains a positive attitude during challenges and emergencies
- Adapts well to change showing flexibility in various situations
- Commits to working extended hours including weekends and holidays to ensure program success.
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 their diploma(s) or transcripts along with other new hire paperwork.
Staff Training
- Virtual Training A training session via Zoom will be announced prior to the start of camp.
- InPerson Training YES USA offers onsite training one day before your employment start date with housing available for residential staff. A $100 bonus will be given upon successful completion of the contract to staff who participate in the inperson training.
Available Employee Benefits
- One day off per week.
- Training bonus (see above).
- Oncampus housing in a shared dorm (residential staff).
Hours
- Candidates must be willing to work long hours on days scheduled for leading excursions which typically conclude around 10:00 pm.
- Excursions on nonstudy days could begin as early as 10:30am and end at 10:00pm.
- Excursions on study days could begin as early as 1:30pm and end at 10:00pm.
- Excursions on nonstudy days could begin as early as 10:30am and end at 10:00pm.
- Working 6 days per week with a minimum commitment of 43.5 hours:
- 15 hours of teaching per week
- 28.5 hours of excursions per week (three excursions per week). Exception: Miami (residential) 37 hours per week (four excursions per week).
- 15 hours of teaching per week
Compensation and Benefits
- Residential: $532 $753 per week. Housing provided in shared oncampus dormitories.
- Commuter: $715 $913 per week.
ESL Teaching
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Higher Education / Education / Professional Training and Coaching / Education Administration Programs
