Position at EF International Language Campuses
Local ESL Teacher
EF International Language CentersSan Francisco, CA
For the past 50 years, EF Education First has been the world's leader in international education. We offer students from Europe and Asia (aged 18-24) the opportunity to spend one week to the whole year in the United States to improve their language skills, and learn about American culture through fun and immersive activities.
Who You Are
Are you passionate about having fun in the classroom?
Do you push your students to engage and interact rather than take notes and listen to lectures?
Are you always looking for creative ways to bring life and energy to your lessons?
Do you walk the fine line between professional and fun?
If so, this role could be the one for you.
The Role
Spend your summer teaching morning and afternoon classes of 15-17 students of varying English proficiency. Utilize EF's cutting edge curriculum (text books & work books) and methodology to lead interactive and hands-on classes. Add your own "sparkle" to the lesson plans to bring them to life and ensure your students are learning as much as they are having fun. EF provides dedicated face-to-face training as well as online training to ensure that you are prepared for your role.
Responsibilities
- Teach three-to-four full days per week by following the EF curriculum and methodology.
- Plan and prepare lessons before each class - add "sparkle" to the existing curriculum.
- Manage the classroom and administer student discipline as needed.
- Facilitate testing during the course, including marking tests and grading assignments.
- Oversee completion of the Action Learning Project that students create and develop during their course.
- Monitor daily attendance and keep up-to-date records and paperwork.
- Collaborate with the Academic Manager to receive feedback about your performance.
Candidate Profile
- Enthusiastic, energetic and a natural leader in the classroom.
- Responsible, approachable and friendly.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented and punctual.
- 1+ year of experience teaching ESL in a classroom setting with 15+ students (Preferred).
- Able to attend local teacher training session prior to contract commencing.
- One of the following qualifications:
- ESL or TEFL certified (MA in TESOL preferred, TEFL Certification a minimum)
- Minimum 60 hours online TEFL with EF teaching experience
- Minimum 60 hours online TEFL blended with a two day practical
- Minimum 60 hours TEFL (not online)
Earnings:$20.00 - $21.00 per hour is the range and is based on teaching experience
About EF Education First
At EF we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, we have helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves. Our culturally immersive education programs-focused on language, travel, cultural exchange, and academics-turn dreams into international opportunities.
When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than 600 schools and offices in 50 countries, all with one shared mission of opening the world through education. Whoever you are, whatever you are passionate about-we welcome you and want you to bring that to work every day. EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, caste, parental status, identity, experience and everything else that makes you unique.
Founded in Sweden in 1965, EF has schools and offices around the world, including hubs in Boston, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, Shanghai, Stockholm, Zürich, and more. Learn more at https://www.ef.com.