EFL Assistant Director of Studies Summer

Job Type: Residential Full-Time

Reports to:Director of Studies

Responsible for:Teachers Students and Group Leaders

Location:MLACalifornia at Pitzer College

Pitzer College

1050 N Mills Ave

Claremont CA 91711

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 ESLcurriculum 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 to ourSafeguarding Policy.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Responsible for ensuring the planning and delivery of the academic program

• Support teachers in their professional development

• Assist the DoS in ensuring the smooth running of the academic program

• Assist the DoS with all admin tasks

• Represent MLA values

• Report to Director of Studies

• 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday)

• Residential employment available from late June mid-August

The post of Assistant Director of Studies is a senior position and the successful candidate will be a member of the schools management structure inspiring the teachers to deliver high-quality communicative Task-Based be ready to cover for any absent teachers as well as support lead and manage the academic life of the center with the DoS. Summer centers arevery busyplaces and there may be duties to perform in addition to those detailed here.

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

• ESLor English teachingexperiencewith teenagers

• Be proficient in the use of IT

Desirable

• ESLSummer School Teaching/Managerialexperience intheUS

• Teacher Management experience

• Teacher Training experience

• First Aid Qualification

Person Specification

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

• Display absolute commitment to the highest standards of professional behavior andat all times to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children

• Excellent communication skills (verbal written and interpersonal)

• Be committed to continuouspersonal and professional development

• Team player

• Motivate andinspire teachers sensitively andconstructivelyand where necessary challengecolleaguesassertively.

• Self-motivatedandpassionate about driving up standards inmanagementteachingand learning

• Bedeterminedwell-organized andextremelyhard-working

• Abilityto work accurately andcalmly andshow resilience when under pressure.

• Be supportive and helpstaffwiththe use of IT

• Ability toprovide creative ideas tosupplement program curriculum tofacilitatelearning

• Be willing and able to contribute to the wider extracurricular and pastoral life of a summer school.

• Customer orientated approach: highly aware of cultural clearly and persuasively withGroupLeadersandstudentstoensureprocedures are followed.

• Readytoinitiateand manage change where necessary.
  

SCHEDULE

June 29 2026August 13 2026*
*Contract dates may vary to meet the needs of the program

The ResidentialAssistantDirector of Studies (ADoS) contract involves a6-day workweek with one24-hour period offper week. Classes are typically taught fromMondaythroughSaturday with90-minute sections.

Class Schedule:

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

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

You will notbe requiredtoparticipatein excursions outside your assigned duties. However given the demanding nature of MLA programs you may occasionally be asked toassistoutside your standard working hours to ensure the smooth operation of the center.

KEY POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assisting the DoS

• Support the Director of Studies in managing the academic life of the school.

• Promote and develop the academic curriculum and academic life of the school.

• Develop and implement MLAs educational philosophy and foster a culture of best practice.

• Complete all administrative tasksrequiredefficiently

• Assist the DoS with timetabling teachers

• Assist the DoS with center and classroom set-up

• Assist the DoS with student admissions andmonitorarrangements for speaking placement tests

• Attend any training sessions or meetings asrequired.

• Cover lessons when necessary and motivate students to improve their learning skills

• Assist the Director of Studies with certificates and graduation ceremony

• Support the Center Director and work collaboratively with Center Administrator and Activity Manager to ensure the successful running of the center and program when necessary; including assisting in the staff induction and take an active part in discussion and feedback.

Staff Management

• Support the DoS in leading and managing allESLteachers by encouragingsupportingand challenging teachers tomaintainMLAs high academic standards.

• Monitor teachers prompt completion of all administrative tasksrequired

• Ensure teachers prepare lessons and adapt material/stages to their class composition

• Attend and/or lead academic meetings

• Monitor staff performance and be the first port of call for any teacher in need of advice or support.

• Cover for absent staff

• Record andmonitorall absences

• Supervise the preparation of student reports within agreed deadlines

Training & CPD

• Assist the Director of Studies with all Continuous Professional Development programs.

• Support teachers in delivering the Task-Based learning syllabus

• Carry out inductions for new teachers

• If TEFLQ carry out formal observations and appraisals in line with the MLA observation guidelines and rubric.

Administrative

• Oversee the allocation of staff in consultation with the Director of Studies

• Oversee the timetabling of teachers and classroom allocation

• Monitor live updates of student attendance on the Teacher Zone

• Provide cover teaching when necessary

• Supervise the completion of up-to-date teaching records on the Teacher Zone

Equipment and Facilities

• Maintain andmonitorteaching resources and premises.

• Ensure classrooms are left secure and tidy after use

• Ensure borrowed equipment has been returned.

• Help developadvanceand expand teaching resources

Safeguarding & Welfare

• Promoting the welfare of students and adhere to andcomply withtheSafeguarding Policy

• Provide safety and welfareassistanceto students.

• Be vigilant forpossible welfareproblems of students

• Inform your DoS of any absences from classesimmediately

• Report any issues which may be affecting students safetywellbeingand academic performance

• Be aware of relevant firehealthand safety issues in the classroom and around the center

COMPENSATION

TheAssistantDirector of Studies position is classified as exempt and will receive a weekly salarycommensuratewith the successful candidates education and starting salary is$900per week. This position provideshousing and full board.

• Residential rates include full board and lodging

• Paid training and induction

• Work as part ofa strong teamand gain experience

• Opportunities for professional development e.g. observations team teaching

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 and Group Leaders 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 walkingupstairsYes
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.