Summer ESL Teacher, DePaul University, Chicago

Job Type : Non-Residential, Full-Time, Fixed Term

Reports to : Teaching Manager

Responsible for : Delivering ESL lessons to teenage foreign students Dates : 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

Benefits

HOURS: 39 hours (30h teaching + 9h extra: breaks, orientation, training, graduation ceremony, daily meetings, lesson preparation)

PAY: $1,092- $1,170 (5 working days)

LUNCH: Free lunch on campus

CONTRACT: Temporary, fixed term

PREPARATION: An online orientation session and an in-person training session need to be completed in order to participate in the program.