Job Type:
Non-Residential, Full-Time, Fixed Term
Reports to:
Teaching Manager
Responsible for: Delivering ESL lessons to teenage foreign studentsDates: July 24-August 3
Teaching hours: 9:00-12:15 & 2:00-5:15 (6.5 hours a day)
Primary Role
This
is a seasonal position with International Study and Vacation. Working under the direct
supervision of the Teaching Manager, teachers will deliver
stimulating and communicative language learning sessions following
the ISV USA syllabus. They may also supplement the curriculum with
materials related to the topic, program location, or general
American culture.
Duties
and Responsibilities
Teaching
and Learning
Teach
pre-designed ESL lessons across various proficiency levels, as
directed by the Teaching Manager.
Prepare
and adapt pre-made lesson plans to suit class composition.
Inspire
and motivate students to improve their learning skills and
facilitate communicative, student-centered lessons following the ISV syllabus
Adhere
to the ISV USA schedule by starting and finishing lessons promptly
and taking breaks as designated in the timetable.
Cultivate
a positive learning environment by being sensitive to the needs of
the group and individual students.
Be
observed by the Teaching Manager for quality assurance and
professional development purposes during your contract.
Provide
class cover when required.
Administrative Duties
Complete
attendance registers within the first 10 minutes of each lesson and
report absences to the Teaching Manager.
Attend
staff meetings as and when required.
Maintain
up-to-date records of lesson plans, covered work, and other
teaching-related documentation.
Prepare
professional, typo-free student reports within agreed deadlines.
Assist
in the collection of student feedback.
Program Setup
Attend
all required training and orientation meetings before the session starts.
Review
ESL curriculum, lesson plans, and accompanying materials before the
program begins.
Participate
in student welcome meeting, if required
Deliver
lessons to class sizes of 16 students.
Supply
additional materials to supplement the curriculum where necessary.
Participate
in and assist with the session graduation ceremony.
Equipment
and Facilities
Prepare
classrooms for use, taking care of school property and equipment and
leave classrooms clean and tidy at the end of each lesson.
Promptly
report any damage to classrooms or resources and ensure any borrowed
equipment is returned.
Return
all teaching materials to the Teaching Manager at the close of each
teaching day.
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 Teaching Manager immediately.
Be
aware of and comply with relevant fire, health, and safety
regulations in the classroom and around the center.
Professional Conduct
Uphold
and actively contribute to ISV USA's mission of delivering
high-quality programs.
Design
and deliver instruction that supports students in realizing their
full potential and achieving their academic goals.
Maintain
a professional and presentable appearance.
Ensure
prompt start times for all scheduled duties; if unavoidable delays
occur, notify your manager immediately.
Cultivate
positive professional relationships with both students and colleagues.
ISV
USA strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy against abusive
behavior, including violence, threatening, or disrespectful
behavior or disorderly conduct.
The
information above is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive,
and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties to
ensure the smooth running of ISV USA operations.
Requirements
Essential
Must
have the right to work in the US and the completion of a
satisfactory criminal background check if required; the completion
of a satisfactory child abuse clearance may also be required
Minimum
of a bachelor’s degree required
Proven
teaching experience and suitability to work with students under 18:
2 references
Maintain
organization of classes and students
Utilize
and supplement the program curriculum to facilitate
task/project-based learning
Effectively
use technology for student attendance and lesson tracking
Be
pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors,
and guests
Desirable
ESL
Summer School Teaching experience in the US
TEFL Certificate
Teaching
Credential Certificate
First
Aid Qualification
Person Specification
Ability
to develop positive relationships with students, earning their trust
whilst maintaining proper professional boundaries
Excellent
communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
Self-motivated
and passionate about teaching
Ability
to maintain organization of classes, students, and curriculum
Ability
to use and supplement program curriculum to facilitate
excursion-based learning
Ability
to work under pressure
Ability
to be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, group
leaders, service providers and guests
Represent
ISV USA values and model those values to colleagues and students
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