Summer ESL Teacher, Emerson College, Boston

ISV USA; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 634,000 - 951,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on Fridays

Attendance bonus $200 (no absences)

Job summary

ISV USA in Boston (Emerson College site) seeks a Summer ESL Teacher for a short-term, seasonal program. You will deliver ESL lessons to teens, follow the ISV USA syllabus, and supplement with engaging materials. The role emphasizes punctuality, professionalism, and a positive classroom environment.

Requirements include US work eligibility, a bachelor’s degree, TEFL and teaching credentials, plus First Aid. The position is on-site with a 23-hour workweek and a potential $200 bonus for perfect

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the US and any required background checks.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree required.
• Proven ESL teaching experience with students under 18; references.
• TEFL certificate and teaching credentials are required.

Responsibilities

• Teach pre-designed ESL lessons to teenage students according to ISV USA syllabus.
• Adapt lesson plans to class composition and prepare additional materials.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered, communicative lessons.
• Attend staff meetings and complete administrative duties efficiently.
• Assist with program setup, assessments, and graduation ceremonies.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Positive relationships

Team cooperation

Education

Bachelor's degree

TEFL Certificate

Teaching Credential

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Summer ESL Teacher, Emerson College, Boston

Boston, United States

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

Reports to :Teaching Manager

Responsible for : Delivering ESL lessons to teenage foreign students

Dates: July 15- July 17

Teaching timetable:

• July 15- July 16: 8:45-12:45
• July 17: 8:45-12:45 & 2:15-6:15

Primary Role

Thisis a part-time, seasonal position (early July through early August)with International Study and Vacation. Working under the directsupervision of the Teaching Manager, teachers will deliverstimulating and communicative language learning sessions followingthe ISV USA syllabus. They may also supplement the curriculum withmaterials related to the topic, program location, or generalAmerican culture.

Dutiesand Responsibilities

Teachingand Learning

Teachpre-designed ESL lessons across various proficiency levels, asdirected by the Teaching Manager.

Prepareand adapt pre-made lesson plans to suit class composition.

Inspireand motivate students to improve their learning skills andfacilitate communicative, student-centered lessons following the ISV syllabus

Adhereto the ISV USA schedule by starting and finishing lessons promptlyand taking breaks as designated in the timetable.

Cultivatea positive learning environment by being sensitive to the needs ofthe group and individual students.

Beobserved by the Teaching Manager for quality assurance andprofessional development purposes during your contract.

Provideclass cover when required.

Administrative Duties

Completeattendance registers within the first 10 minutes of each lesson andreport absences to the Teaching Manager.

Attendstaff meetings as and when required.

Maintainup-to-date records of lesson plans, covered work, and otherteaching-related documentation.

Prepareprofessional, typo-free student reports within agreed deadlines.

Assistin the collection of student feedback.

Program Setup

Attendall required training and orientation meetings before the session starts.

ReviewESL curriculum, lesson plans, and accompanying materials before theprogram begins.

Participatein student welcome meeting, if required

Deliverlessons to class sizes of 16 students.

Supplyadditional materials to supplement the curriculum where necessary.

Participatein and assist with the session graduation ceremony.

Equipmentand Facilities

Prepareclassrooms for use, taking care of school property and equipment andleave classrooms clean and tidy at the end of each lesson.

Promptlyreport any damage to classrooms or resources and ensure any borrowedequipment is returned.

Returnall teaching materials to the Teaching Manager at the close of eachteaching day.

Safeguardingand Welfare

Ensurethe safety and welfare of students and be vigilant for potentialwelfare issues.

Reportany concerns about students' safety, well-being, or academicperformance to the Teaching Manager immediately.

Beaware of and comply with relevant fire, health, and safetyregulations in the classroom and around the center.

Professional Conduct

Upholdand actively contribute to ISV USA's mission of deliveringhigh-quality programs.

Designand deliver instruction that supports students in realizingtheirfull potential and achieving their academic goals.

Maintaina professional and presentable appearance.

Ensureprompt start times for all scheduled duties; if unavoidable delaysoccur, notify your manager immediately.

Cultivatepositive professional relationships with both students and colleagues.

ISVUSA strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy against abusivebehavior, including violence, threatening, or disrespectfulbehavior or disorderly conduct.

Theinformation above is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive,and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties toensure the smooth running of ISV USA operations.

Requirements

Musthave the right to work in the US and the completionof asatisfactory criminal background check if required; the completionof a satisfactory child abuse clearance may also be required

Minimumof a bachelor’s degree required

Proventeaching experience and suitability to work with students under 18:2 references

Maintainorganization of classes and students

Utilizeand supplement the program curriculum to facilitatetask/project-based learning

Effectivelyuse technology for student attendance and lesson tracking

Bepleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors,and guests

ESLSummer School Teaching experience in the US

TEFL Certificate

TeachingCredential Certificate

FirstAid Qualification

Person Specification

Abilityto develop positive relationships with students, earning their trustwhilst maintaining proper professional boundaries

Excellentcommunication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)

Self-motivatedand passionate about teaching

Abilityto maintain organization of classes, students, and curriculum

Abilityto use and supplement program curriculum to facilitateexcursion-based learning

Abilityto work under pressure

Abilityto be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, groupleaders, service providers and guests

RepresentISV USA values and model those values to colleagues and students

HOURS: 23 hours (15h teaching + 8h extra: breaks, orientation, training, welcome meeting, graduation ceremony, daily meetings, lesson preparation, admin)

Returning staff will automatically receive the higher pay rate.

BONUS: A one-off $200 bonus will be awarded to teachers who complete the program without any absence or lateness.

LUNCH: Free lunch on Friday

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.