Substitute Teacher and Activity Leader

This is a residential position that requires you to live on campus in one of our three locations. You will oversee international students during on-campus activities, as well as lead and supervise students during off-campus excursions. You will also need to be prepared to fill in as a substitute teacher for our ESL classes.

St. John’s University in Queens, NY

• 6 weeks from July 1st (check-in on June 29th, training June 30th).
  

University of Miami (Coral Gables Campus)

• 4 weeks from July 7th (check-in on July 5th, training July 6th).
  

Concordia University Irvine, California

• 6 weeks from June 29th (check-in on June 27th, training June 28th).
  
• 4 weeks from July 13th (check-in on July 11th, training July 12th).
  

Student Supervision:

• Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security at all times.
  

ESL Classes

• Be “on-call” and prepared to fill-in for absent teachers and teach the given curriculum on the day.
  
• Manage a class of 15-20 high school-aged students.
  
• In the case of longer teacher absences, complete student evaluation forms at the end of the course.
  

Off-Campus Excursions

• Prepare for off-site excursions (study and memorize cultural and historical information, check and study directions to excursion sites, etc.).
  
• Provide information and share stories with students/chaperones about cultural and historical places visited in a fun and engaging way.
  
• Actively supervise, interact with, and entertain students and chaperones to ensure their satisfaction.
  
• Follow the itinerary but be ready to think on your feet and successfully manage emerging situations.
  
• Provide receipts from excursion vendors or cafes/restaurants after each excursion, if applicable.
  
• Assist at any time, whether on duty or not, with emergencies.
  
• Manage any problems or incidents and report them to the management team.
  

On-Campus Activities

• Lead on-campus activities, such as music night, volleyball, etc.
  
• Assist in coordinating on-campus food activity deliveries, including tasks such as picking up food, setting up a dining area, facilitating food distribution, and cleaning up the dining area.
  

Session Opening and Closing Responsibilities

• Contribute to the preparation for student arrival by participating in tasks such as room inspections, assembling welcome packets, facilitating new student orientation, and conducting campus tours, among other responsibilities.
  
• Meet and greet students at the airport and accompany them to the campus via private shuttle or taxi.
  

Residential/Administrative/Miscellaneous:

• Ensure punctuality for all excursions and scheduled activities
  
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops when applicable.
  

• Bachelor's Degree or current university student pursuing a degree in TESOL or a related field.
  
• Prior experience in a classroom or tutoring ESL students.
  
• TESOL/TEFL/CELTA certification is highly desired.
  
• Native fluency in English.
  
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
  

An ideal candidate possesses the following qualities:

• Establishes strong rapport with teenagers through effective communication
  
• Displays a fun and outgoing personality to foster an engaging environment
  
• Exhibits genuine interest in other cultures and willingly shares personal experiences
  
• Expresses a desire to learn about the field of ESL
  
• Demonstrates a sense of responsibility and authority when dealing with students
  
• Possesses a proactive approach to researching and learning about the city’s attractions to share with students
  
• Ability to independently guide students around the city.
  
• Adapts well to change, showing flexibility in various situations
  
• Commits to working extended hours, including weekends and holidays, to ensure program success.
  

Prior to offering a job to selected candidates, YES USA will:

• Complete a reference check (names and contact details of three professional references are required).
  
• Run a background check.
  

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

• Submit a copy of their diploma(s) or transcripts along with other new hire paperwork.
  

• Virtual Training- A training session via Zoom will be announced prior to the start of camp.
  
• In-Person Training - YES USA offers on-site training one day prior to your employment start date with housing available for residential staff. A $100 bonus will be given upon successful completion of the contract to staff who participate in the in-person training.
  

• One day off per week.
  
• Training bonus (see above).
  
• On-campus housing in a shared dorm
  

• Excursions on non-study days could begin as early as 10:30am and end at 10:00pm.
  
• Excursions on study days could begin as early as 1:30pm and end at 10:00pm.
  
• If substituting for an ESL class, classes could begin as early as 8:30am
  

Housing in a shared university dorm will be provided

Queens, New York

• Base pay: $716 - $897 per week.
  
• Additional Substitute Hourly Pay $19-22 / hour
  

Miami, FL

• Base pay: $539 - $713 per week.
  
• Additional Substitute Hourly Pay $19-22 / hour
  

Irvine, CA

• Base pay: $703 - $875 per week
  
• Additional Substitute Hourly Pay $19-22 / hour