EFL Instructor Summer

MLA (Move Language Ahead) is an industry leader in providing safe educational and cultural holidays to students from around the world. Each year thousands of students travel with MLA as part of our short-term English as aSecondLanguage (ESL) programs. Along with our proprietary task-based ESL curriculum we also provide our students with great excursions featuring some of the most popular historical and tourist destinations across the globe.

MLA WELFARE AND SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

MLA is committed to the welfare and safeguarding of children youngpeopleand vulnerable adults. All students should expect to feel safe within all areas of our seasonal program. The primary concernat all timesis the interests and safety of each student and the organization takes all reasonable steps to protect children from harmdiscriminationor degrading treatment and to uphold their rights.

MLA staff working with young learners will all go through our safer recruitment process including online or face-to- face interviews record checks of references and background checks in line with the countrys regulations to ensure they are able to work with young people provide evidence of qualifications and work experience as part of the process and according toourSafeguarding Policy.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Position:Part-TimeEnglishSummerInstructor

• Responsible for:Englishlessons according to MLATASKTimecurriculum

• Reports to:Director of Studies

• Duration:Early Julythrough mid-August

Location:MLACalifornia at Pitzer College

Pitzer College

1050 N Mills Ave

Claremont CA 91711

REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Must have right to work in the USand the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check isrequired; the completion of a satisfactory child abuse clearance may also berequired

• Proven suitability to work with students under 18: at least 2 references

• Maintain organization of classesandstudents

• Utilize and supplement the program curriculum tofacilitatetask/project-based learning

• Effectively use company software for student attendance and lesson tracking

• Be pleasant polite and cooperative with fellow employees vendors and guests

Desirable

• ESLSummer School Teachingexperience intheUS

• First Aid Qualification

Person Specification

• Ability to develop positive relationships with students earning their trust whilstmaintainingproper professional boundaries

• Excellent communication skills (verbal written and interpersonal)

• Self-motivated and passionate about teaching

• Ability tomaintainorganization of classes students and curriculum

• Ability to use and supplement program curriculum tofacilitateexcursion-based learning

• Ability to work under pressure

• Ability to be pleasant polite and cooperative with fellow employeesgroupleaders serviceprovidersand guests

• Represent MLA values and model those values to colleagues and students

SCHEDULE

Session 1: 1stof July 13thof July

Session 2: 17thof July 25thof July

Session 3: 31stof July 12thof August

The MLA instructor is a part-time seasonal position (early July through early August) with MLA Move Language Ahead. Working under the direct supervision of the Director of Studies instructors deliver one of five levels of the MLAESLcurriculum to international high school students attending a two-week or three-week cultural immersion program.

Instructors use MLA-published curriculum and student eBooks (TASKtime) with accompanying lesson plans provided. They may also supplement the curriculum with materials related to the topic program location or general American culture.

Class Schedule:

• Morning lessons: 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

• Afternoon lessons: 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.

Classes are taught Monday through Saturday in 90-minute sectionstotaling30 paid instruction hours in a traditional two-week program. Each lesson includes one unpaid 15-minute break.

Instructorsare not required toparticipatein excursions outside their assigned duties and must be available to teach both morning and afternoon lessons. Calendars are structured to allow instructors to teach more than one session if desired provided sessions do not overlap. If you have no preference or open availability we will work with you to maximize your session assignments. Instructors may teach up to three (3) sessions.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Teaching and Learning

• Prepare and adapt pre-made lesson plans to suit class composition.

• Deliver well-preparedESLlessons at a range of levels asindicatedby the DoS.

• Inspire and motivate students to improve learning skills through task-based/project-based learning.

• Differentiate and scaffold lessons to cater to mixed-ability classes.

• Provide a variety of teaching activities that address diverse student learning needs.

• Integrate extra-curricular activities and the AmericanExperience into lessons asrequired.

• Support the completion of tasks in the providedTASKtimebook to help students achieve their goals.

• Be prepared to cover classes when necessary.

• Assistwith speaking-level testing ifrequired.

• Ensure classrooms are secure tidy and any borrowed equipment is returned.

• Attend and actively contribute to weekly CPD (Continuing Professional Development) sessions.

Administrative Duties

• Complete attendance registers promptly and report absences to the DoS.

• Mark and record student progressin accordance withinduction guidelines and the teachers handbook.

• Maintain up-to-date records of lesson plans covered work and other teaching-related documentation.

• Prepare professional typo-free student reports within agreed deadlines.

• Liaise with the DoS to ensure the accuracy of student data.

• Assistin the collection and analysis of student feedback.

• Input daily attendance progress assessments and end-of-course reports into the online classroom management system MLATeacherZone.

Program Setup

• Attend all required training and orientation meetings before the session starts.

• ReviewESLcurriculum lesson plans andaccompanyingmaterials before the program begins.

• Participate in student orientation introducing them to campus facilities such as classrooms computer labs and the library.

• Deliver lessons to class sizesof16 students.

• Supplyadditionalmaterials to supplement the curriculum where necessary.

• Participate in andassistwith the session graduation ceremony.

Equipment and Facilities

• Take responsibility formaintainingteaching resources and ensuring premises are neat.

• Report any classroom or resource damage promptly.

Safeguarding and Welfare

• Ensure the safety and welfare of students and be vigilant for potential welfare issues.

• Report any concerns about students safety well-being or academic performance to the DoSimmediately.

• Be aware of andcomply withrelevant fire health and safety regulations in the classroom and around the center.

• Promote the welfare of students and adhere totheourSafeguarding Policy.

Training and Professional Development

• Complete all required training courses during the MLA onboarding process.

• Attend in-centre induction sessions and activelyparticipatein discussions and feedback.

• Adhere to the guidelines outlined in the teachers handbook and policies provided during recruitment.

• Set personal developmental goals to work on during the program.

• Participate in CPD sessions and seek feedback through observations and appraisals.

• Provide guidance to peers when requested and seek support for professional development when needed.

COMPENSATION

• The starting rate of pay for this position is $26.00/hour and will be paid on a bi-weekly basis

• Built into this hourly rate is the outside the classroom preparation that isrequiredfor these sessions.

Instructors will be paid as follows:

• 30 hours for the completion of 30 instruction hours during each two-week session

• Mandatory training will be paid

• This position does not provide housing

Returning teachers will receive a bonus of $2/hour for every previous year taught with MLA.

MLA REPUTATION & CODE OF CONDUCT

• Actively support MLA in its mission to provide top quality programs

• Provide courses that will support and enable the students to realize their potential and achieve their academic targets

• Be dressed in a presentable professional way

• Start on time if this is not possible you must inform your manager as early as possible

• Develop a good rapport with the students andgroupleaders and avoid absences as much as possible

• Follow the code of conduct specifically detailed in your Handbook

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting No
Do the essential functions of this job require standingYes
Do the essential functions of this job require walkingup stairsYes
Do the essential functions of this job require stretching No
Do the essential functions of this job require bending No

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT

MLA Move Language Ahead is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age racecolor religion national origin sex sexual orientation handicap/disability Vietnam-era/disabled veteran status gender identity or expression or any other non-job-related criteria.