SUMMER ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHER- NORTHRIDGE, CA

Overview of the Position :

Professional Linguistic Upper Studies (PLUS) runs summer English language study and travel programs for international high school students across North America.

The programs allow students the opportunity to take English classes and explore the surrounding regions while staying at North American colleges and universities.

English as a Foreign Language (EFL) Teachers deliver EFL lessons to international high school students based on the curriculum and lesson plans provided.

Lessons focus primarily on improving students' listening and speaking skills. Class levels are elementary through high advanced.

Opportunities to teach courses and / or lessons focused on American history and culture, business and entrepreneurship, international relations, the United Nations, the movie industry, communication, and journalism may also be available.

Costs related to parking may not be included, but complimentary parking permits may be available depending on the campus.

EFL Teachers report directly to the Academic Supervisor. This is a part-time, hourly, in-person position and is not eligible for on-campus housing.

This Position is Perfect for :

• Teachers who are excited about the opportunity to work with diverse groups of international students who are eager to learn about the United States
• Teachers who are proficient at using technology to deliver lessons on Google Slides, but who are creative and quick on their feet to pivot lessons toward students' interests
• Teachers who have a flexible schedule, especially during July when enrollment is generally highest

Time Commitment :

The employment period for EFL Teachers can range from 1 to 8 weeks during the summer, depending on the needs of the campus and employee availability.

Most instructors teach for 2-6 weeks. In the application, there is space to indicate and explain your availability during the summer months.

• The schedule and hours per week vary depending on the needs of the campus.
• Classes are Monday-Saturday, on average 4-5 times a week (with some Saturday mornings required). Some weeks may require up to six days of classes.

Most lessons are 8 : 30am-12 : 15pm, with some additional afternoon classes 1 : 15pm-5 : 00pm.

If approved, vacation time may be honored during the employment period for this position, but is unpaid. Peak hours can be expected when enrollment is highest, usually the last two weeks of July.

Compensation :

Pay scale is determined by campus location and program size. The pay scale for this position is : $20.00-$27.00 per hour.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities :

The following is expected of Teachers :

• Standard Expectations
• Interact with groups of international high school students and their group leaders in a professional, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented manner
• Be familiar with, adhere to, and enforce PLUS policies and procedures, including emergency and public health protocols
• Ensure the safety of all participants
• Be familiar with campus-specific information
• Maintain frequent communication with PLUS staff
• Assist with emergency situations, as needed
• Complete all PLUS assessments received during employment period
• Assist in duties other than the aforementioned and the following, as assigned and as they aris
• Academic Program
• Deliver well-prepared English as a Foreign Language lessons to diverse classrooms of international high school students in a professional and engaging manner
• Review the curriculum provided by PLUS to adequately prepare for each lesson; instructors should be prepared to supplement the curriculum with their own materials, as appropriate.
• Assess whether students have been placed in the correct level of instruction
• Orally assess students' proficiency levels, as directed by the Academic Supervisor
• Practice appropriate classroom management techniques to ensure a safe, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for all students
• Track students' attendance on a daily basis
• Fill out a Certificate of Course Completion for each student at the conclusion of their course
• Collaborate with the Academic Supervisor and PLUS Head Office regarding instructional methods and the PLUS curriculum
• Attend training session and any additional meetings organized by the Academic Supervisor and / or PLUS Head Office
• Maintain frequent and professional communication with the Academic Supervisor
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications and Desired Skills :

• Authorization to work in the U.S. required
• Must be 18 years or older
• Bachelor's degree required (at the time of start date); TESOL certificate and / or Master's degree preferred
• Prior EFL / ESL teaching experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with multicultural and multilingual classrooms strongly preferred
• Command of Google Drive (including Google Sheets and Google Slides) and the Microsoft suite of products (including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) strongly preferred
• Successful candidates will be self-motivated, organized, professional, and adaptable, with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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