ESL Teacher

Location and Dates:

St. John’s University (Queens Campus)

• Classes are weekdays from 8:50am-12pm (10-minute break), and a second session Friday afternoons from 2:30- 5:40pm.
  
• 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8-week contracts are available. Each week is 15 hours of instruction. Class dates are as follows:
  • Week 1: June 18th, 19th, 20th (double session), 23rd.
    
  • Week 2: June 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th (double session).
    
  • Week 3: July 2nd, 3rd, 4th (double session), 7th.
    
  • Week 4: July 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th (double session).
    
  • Week 5: July 17th, 17th, 18th (double session), 21st.
    
  • Week 6: July 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th (double session).
    
  • Week 7: July 30th, 31st, August 1st (double session), 4th.
    
  • Week 8: August 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th (double session).
    

Job Description

As the English teacher, you'll plan and deliver effective, dynamic, and engaging lessons for international teenagers and young adults, while evaluating their progress.

Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to:

Student Supervision:

• Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security at all times.
  
• Ensure that students adhere to the YES USA Student Code of Conduct.
  
• Inform management immediately of any issues and initiate appropriate disciplinary actions.
  

Academic Duties:

• Following the YES USA curriculum, prepare for and deliver high-quality and effective English lessons; adapt and supplement whenever needed.
  
• Be prepared to teach unplugged in case of any issues with the classroom, technology, materials, or the like.
  

Administrative:

• Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance.
  
• Monitor student performance and evaluate their progress throughout the course.
  
• Prepare and submit weekly evaluation reports in a timely manner.
  
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops.
  
• Regularly take pictures of students and upload them to a designated folder or post them on social media.
  
• Help prepare and co-lead student end-of-course ceremonies.
  

Requirements:

• All applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in TESOL.
  
• CELTA certificate or its equivalent.
  
• Prior ESL experience of teaching teenagers.
  
• Native fluency in English.
  
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
  
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
  

Qualities:

• Fun and outgoing personality.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• High level of responsibility and authority.
  
• Strong organizational skills.
  
• Independence.
  

Application Procedure

• Prior to offering a job to selected candidates, YES USA will:
  
• Complete a reference check (names and contact details of three references are required).
  
• Run a background check.
  

Upon signing a job offer, successful candidates will be required to:

• Submit a copy of your diploma(s) and certificates along with other new hire paperwork.
  
• Attend orientation training courses prior to employment.
  

Hours and Compensation

$300 - $405 per week (15 hours)