ESL TEACHER/ ACTIVITY LEADER

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Fields of Expertise: ESL/EFL ,  ESL to Children ,  Summer Camp ,   
Salary: Negotiable
Ardmore Language Schools

Details: ESL TEACHER / ACTIVITY LEADER
This job description summarises the purpose of the job and lists it’s key tasks, it is not a definitive list of all the tasks to be undertaken as those can be varied from time to time at the discretion of the Center Director. Ardmore will exercise this right reasonably.
The ESL Teacher/ Activity Leader (ESL/AL) has the dual responsibility of doing the preparation, co-ordination and teaching of English as part of the academic program and is also expected to (depending on the demand of the center), participate in and supervise activities and excursions during morning, afternoon and evening sessions. All ESL/AL’s report directly to the Head Teacher (HT), the Excursion Manager (EM) and Activities Manager (AM) and work with them closely to assist in student testing, timetabling, progress monitoring and administration of ESL classes as well as organizing and supervising activities and excursions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching and Academic:
• To teach from 15 up to 30 hours per week (depending on the demands of the center.)
• Arrive punctually for classes (i.e. before the lesson begins)
• To assist the HT with student testing and placement
• To teach English to a high standard following the syllabus set out in the Ardmore Language Schools’ workbooks and academic programme
• All teaching materials and lesson plans are provided for teachers, therefore preparation time is not expected to be too onerous
• To prepare and deliver lessons with the aim of achieving the objectives and outcomes of the Ardmore Language Schools’ syllabus
• To use teaching techniques that are appropriate to the level and needs of the students making every effort to create a positive learning environment enabling students to participate purposefully in the lessons
• To make lessons stimulating and enjoyable with particular emphasis on the practical use of the English language (e.g. speaking and listening skills)
• To administer and mark course assessments tasks as well as marking placement and exit tests
• To maintain excellent class administration including lesson preparation, class registration and monitoring student progress
• To advise the HT of any student who is misbehaving in class, absent from lessons, or any student welfare concerns (e.g. bullying, students who are withdrawn, not joining in) with particular attention to individual students
• To ensure that, in the lesson prior to an excursion, students are prepared and informed about their forthcoming excursion (e.g. class discussion, hand outs etc.)
• To complete individual student Progress Reports and issue final Certificates to students
• To be willing to share best practice with colleagues
Activities and Excursions ( if teaching morning only):
• To participate in, lead and supervise activities during, afternoon and evening sessions as directed by the Activities Manager.
• To organize and supervise excursions.
• To attend all excursion, activity and staff meetings.
• To maintain appropriate levels of student discipline, safety and welfare during activities and excursions.
• To conduct head counts on a constant basis during excursions to ensure all students are accounted for and to allocate meeting points for the students after periods of free time.
• Applicants holding specialist qualifications will be required to undertake duties such as pool duties / sports coaching and first aid provision*
• To carry out residential duties on a rota basis, including meal supervision, lights out duties, room checks and additional duties as required
• To ensure that individual students are integrated with other students in activities and on excursions
All staff should show respect for the opinions and feelings of students, Foreign Group Leaders and colleagues no matter what their religion, race, age background, gender or sexual orientation.
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL: RECOMMENDED:
CELTA or Trinity TESOL or Masters in Education Previous summer school experience
Aged 20 or over Previous experience in continuous enrolment courses
Eligible to live and work in the US First Aid qualification**
Mother tongue English speaker Lifeguard/ Coaching qualification**
Experience of teaching junior students Competent sportsperson with excellent knowledge of rules and organization of sports/ games.
Excellent communication skills Experience in sports, drama, arts and crafts and other activities.
Flexibility and adaptability
Ability and desire to work as part of a team
Enthusiastic
Punctual
Organised
*Other ESL qualifications (validated by an external body to include a minimum of six hours’ observed teaching practice) and considerable experience in the field of ESL teaching will be reviewed and considered.
** Increments may be paid to staff who hold relevant qualifications.