Summer ESL Teacher, Keiser University, West Palm Beach, FL

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

Reports to :Teaching Manager

Responsible for : Delivering ESL lessons to teenage foreign students

Dates:

• Session 1: July 6-July 13
• Session2: July 20-July 27

Teaching timetable: 8:30-12:30 & 2:15-6:15 (8 hours a day)

Primary Role

Thisis a seasonal positionwith 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 realizing theirfull 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
Essential

Musthave the right to work in the US and the completion of 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

Desirable

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


Benefits

HOURS:

• One session: 38.5 hours (30h teaching + 8.5h extra: breaks, orientation, training, graduation ceremony, daily meetings, lesson prep, admin)
• Two sessions: 74.5 hours (38.5 hours + 36 hours in session 2. No new orientation and training)

PAY:

• One session: $1,078- $1,155 (4 working days)
• Two sessions: $2,086- $2,235 (8 working days)

Returning staff will automatically receive the higher pay rate.

BONUS: A one-off $250 bonus will be awarded to teachers who complete two sessions , without any absence or lateness.

LUNCH: Provided 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.