Bring your energy to our summer school in 2024, working as a Summer School Residential Assistant or Summer School Activity Leader.

Our exciting Study Holidays welcome groups of young students (aged 10-18) from overseas every summer. As well as learning English, they take part in activities, including sports tournaments, discos, arts & crafts, drama workshops, quiz nights and visit fun places of interest. That’s where you come in.

As one of our Summer Camp Staff you’ll take on lots of exciting duties, from taking part in activities, to supporting our student’s well-being. It will provide you with an unforgettable experience and a well-earned paycheck.

Stafford House Study Holidays are an English Language school, hosted by our state-of-the-art CATS Academy Boston high school located in Braintree, MA. These jobs are residential and so no matter where you live, you can apply to be part of the fun this summer.

Here's some more of what’s involved:

• You’ll lead and take part in fun activities throughout the day and evening including sports, arts, and games.
• Lead excursions to places of interest and attractions in and around the Greater Boston and New England area
• Stay at the residence each night, supporting our students. This will include during mealtimes as well as caring for their wellbeing in general, while resolving any issues they may have
• Taking care of their check in/out process and with room turnarounds (coordinating with housekeeping and making any beds that are missed)

Why join us?

• As we provide you with food and accommodation, you don’t need to be local, to apply
• Great opportunity to gain experience of working with young people
• Work in a multicultural environment with students from overseas
• Good rates of pay - $17.85 - $19.43 per hour, depending on experience
• Food Accommodation provided
• Opportunity for advancement into more senior positions
• Most of all, it’s a chance to make new friends and have an unforgettable experience

What does it take to be a Study Holiday Residential Assistants/Residential Activity Leaders

• Be creative, energetic and enjoy taking on a new challenge
• Be confident, with great organisational skills
• We are unable to sponsor applicants. You must have the legal ability to work in the United States
• You must be available to work evenings and weekends as this is a fun and fully immersive experience
• Our students’ customer experience is very important, so you will need to be customer focused with a confident, accountable personality
• We take safeguarding very seriously. We are looking for people who are responsible, understanding, and respectful toward young people and different cultures
• You must be available in May 25th - June 16th. (there is potential opportunity for continuing to our other summer program that begins June 26th)
• Familiarity with the Boston/New England area would be beneficial
• Previous experience in the industry (ESL, summer youth programs) would be desirable

Who are we? For more than 70 years, we have been providing high-quality English Language and activity courses for young learners. As well as our CATS Academy Boston high school, we offer 6 fantastic study locations within the UK with a wide range of courses to choose from including English Language and activities, creative Art & Design, sports, and academic preparation courses.

Stafford House International is part of CATS Global Schools (CGS), a leading education group committed to inspiring the next generation of world shapers

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFEGUARDING: Stafford House and CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to safer recruitment Pre-Employment Checks.

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values - Pioneering, Persevering, People - we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to ensure we offer respect and understanding to all communities

AND FINALLY: What are you waiting for? We look forward to hearing from you. Good luck!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $17.85 - $19.43 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Work setting:

• Boarding school
• In-person
• Live-in
• Private school
• School

Application Question(s):

• Please confirm that you will agree to a background/criminal check? All successful candidates will be screened.

Ability to Relocate:

• Braintree, MA 02184: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person