Date posted:2017-03-23 | Writer: American Village Camps in France | Email: [email protected]
American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native level English speakers & love working with children at our camps in France. This is an ideal first EFL job. American Village camps are for French children, ages 7 to 17 years old. Our English-immersion camps have been creating a positive environment where it is fun, natural & necessary to use English for over 20 years. We use positivity and fun to get kids to love English.
Counsellors live on camp - housing, meals and a salary are provided for every employee. There are 8 camp locations in France during the spring. You will create and lead activities, as well as English classes. You are also responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under your care. You also are ONLY allowed to speak English to the campers. No French required for this job!
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Apply for this unique work experience in rural France, working on a multi-cultural team and meeting people from all over France as well as Anglophone countries across the globe - all while having fun with the campers under your care.
- A salary for all days worked: 1170 Euros / month
- Shared dorm-style housing with other counsellors, bedding included
- Meals included
- Free laundry services are available at least once a week
- No fees associated with the obtainment of your temporary work permit (North Americans)
- Absolutely no application fee to apply to this job
- All counsellors may request a 50€ defrayal of train travel to their village
- Accident insurance while working for work-related injuries
- Nacel will pay any work-related transportation costs if the counsellor has to change work locations
Working at American Village Camps is a good first EFL job. It gives you experience:
- Making lesson plans (2 hrs of ESL class, daily)
- Using EFL games
- Working with beginners
- Practicing TPR
- Perfecting your communication skills
- Meeting other ESL teachers
- Getting international work experience
All the while having fun with games and activities in English.
For more seasoned EFL teachers, it is a good fit if you are ready to get out of the classroom and onto the playing field! This is a language camp counsellor job, there are no office hours, if the kids have questions, they will ask you while playing with you in activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
We only seek Language Counsellors who are native level English speakers.
- required experience: camp counselling, childcare, &/or teaching experience. TEFL qualification a distinct advantage.
- clear criminal history
- 20 years old is the minimum age requirement for foreign counsellors. A typical applicant is between 20 and 35 years old.
- high school diploma from a high school in an Anglophone country & correct grammar and spelling on application.
Know-How
- be a team player, be organized, and be able to disconnect from technology during working hours (no smartphones while with the kids)
- be capable of organizing activities: sports, arts & crafts, dance, large scale games, etc.
- be excited about performing in skits, telling stories, leading songs & cheers, etc.
- know enough about USA History and Culture to brainstorm theme activities and skits
- be receptive to learning about our approach to teaching English, and implementing it in the classroom!
HOW TO APPLY:
You can email us at the address given on the job heading or call us with any questions on +33 565765503
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