Activity Leader and Language Immersion Specialist at German Language Camp - Multiple Locations [...]

Alpadia; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading language education provider is seeking an Activity Leader and Language Immersion Specialist for their summer camps in Germany. The role involves delivering engaging activities and ensuring the safety and excitement of international students. Candidates should possess experience working with children, some proficiency in German, and fluency in English. Benefits include competitive weekly pay, training opportunities, and full room and board throughout the summer. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while working with dedicated professionals.

Leistungen

Full Room and Board

Travel Reimbursement

First Aid and CPR Certification

Recommendation Bonuses

Qualifikationen

• Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity is essential.
• Some proficiency in German is necessary to ensure language immersion.
• You must be fluent in English to communicate effectively.

Aufgaben

• Deliver fun and engaging activities and excursions to a group of students.
• Work closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers.
• Ensure students have a meaningful, adventurous time at camp.

Kenntnisse

Experience working with children or young people

German proficiency (spoken B1-B2 minimum)

Fluency in English

High physical, mental and emotional resilience

Experience in meaningful, professional teamwork

High energy level and comfort speaking in front of groups

Jobbeschreibung

Activity Leader and Language Immersion Specialist at German Language Camp – Multiple Locations Available

• Contract
• Compensation : EUR – EUR – weekly

Company Description

Alpadia Language Schools from Kaplan International Languages offers all‑year round schools in Montreux, Berlin, Freiburg and Lyon, teaching French and German. Alpadia also provides English, French and German summer courses for juniors and teens in Europe and North America. Initially established in the 2000s, and now larger than ever, our mission is to encourage language development through immersion and to expand the horizons of our students, to inspire their future.

A summer job at Alpadia can be a crucial step for anyone who might be considering permanent employment in Germany in the future. Having worked at a highly esteemed company in the German‑Swiss education sector will make you stand out in the eyes of future employers. By the end of the summer, your resume could say:

Activity Leader and Language Immersion Specialist – Alpadia Language Schools

Job Description

Our Activity Leaders are responsible for delivering fun and engaging activities and excursions to a group of international students, following Alpadia’s innovative approach to language immersion and experiential learning. You will be working closely with other Activity Leaders and Teachers, ensuring our students have a meaningful, adventurous time in camp, full of learning and personal growth, while offering your expert supervision and safety. Additionally, you’ll take an active role in the day-to-day operations of camp via attendance checks, helping out during wake-ups and bedtime, and leading camp-wide Evening Programs.

Qualifications

• Essential Criteria
  • Experience working with children or young people in a professional capacity
  • Some German proficiency (spoken B1‑B2 minimum), ability to learn activity‑specific vocabulary to ensure language immersion
  • Fluency in English
  • High physical, mental and emotional resilience
  • Experience in meaningful, professional teamwork
  • High energy level, excitement and comfort speaking in front of large groups
  • Availability for at least 5 weeks of the summer
• Desired Criteria
  • Fluency in German and English
  • Experience in outdoor education or summer camps
  • Driver’s License, and ability to drive a minivanli>
  • Availability for the entire summer season (June 27 – August 8) and during pre‑camp staff training (June 24‑27)

What we offer

• A weekly summer salary between – EUR (depending on experience)
• 5 days of pre‑summer staff training on language immersion, child development, outdoor facilitation and solution‑focused, positive behavior support and conflict resolution techniques
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Full Room and Board during the entirety of the summer
• Travel Reimbursement up to EUR
• Recommendation Bonuses for other staff members that you send our way
• A chance to grow and develop your skills as an educator while working in a team of dedicated youth work professionals throughout the summer. Alpadia combines 29 years of experience in language teaching with student‑focused, innovative learning approaches in a summer camp setting, making it a valuable professional experience to have on your CV

Location of our camps and corresponding dates of commitment

• Pre‑Summer Staff Training : 24.06 – 27.06
• Freiburg Camp : 20.06 – 08.08
• Berlin‑Wannsee Camp : 28.06 – 08.08
• Heidelberg Camp : 28.06 – 08.08
• Frankfurt‑Lahntal Camp : 20.06 – 08.08
• Engelberg Camp (Switzerland) : 28.06 – 01.08

Please note: All staff employed will be required to provide / undergo an Enhanced DBS check (and provide overseas conduct certificates where applicable) and 3 professional references.

Equality and diversity is part of our core purpose. Alpadia summer schools are for everyone. This applies to both our students and our brilliant team of staff.

Do you enjoy teamwork and working with children? Are you ready to get involved and have a new, enriching experience? Send us your application (CV and cover letter: outlining how you will contribute to the success of our camp, and the kind of personal and professional growth you are looking for through the experience).

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