ESL Teacher & Activity Counselor Hoboken
hace 15 días
Hoboken
Job Description Location and Dates: Stevens Institute of Technology (Hoboken) - Housing available if desired • Camp runs from July 5 - August 2, 2026, • 2 and 4-week contracts are available Please see our website for other roles and locations: https://www.yesusa.com/careers As an English teacher, you'll plan and deliver effective, dynamic, and engaging lessons for international teenagers and young adults, while evaluating their progress. Beyond academics, you'll lead off-site 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 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., • 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., • 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 Counselor Duties: Off-Campus Excursions • Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when arranged., • Prepare for off-site 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. On-Campus Activities • Lead on-campus activities, such as music night, volleyball, etc., • Assist in coordinating on-campus 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 check-ins., • Assist with end-of-course ceremonies., • Assist with room inspections during student check-outs 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., • 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. Hours • Candidates must be willing to work long hours as classes could begin as early as 8:30am and excursions could end as late as 10:30pm., • Teaching Hours: 30 hours in a 2-week period, • Excursion/Activity Hours: 60 hours in a 2-week period. Compensation and Benefits • Residential Pay: $1,037-$1,466 every two weeks, • Commuter Pay: $1,620-$1,820 every two weeks, • At least one full day off per week, • On-campus housing in a shared dorm (Residential Staff Only)