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YES USA is seeking enthusiastic teachers to join our summer program for international teenagers. Teachers deliver engaging English lessons and lead cultural activities and sightseeing excursions, creating a dynamic and immersive learning experience for students. This role combines classroom teaching with student supervision during extracurricular trips.
We have housing available in shared university dorms.
Key Responsibilities
Teaching
- Deliver engaging, communicative English lessons following the YES USA curriculum
- Monitor attendance, assess student progress, and complete weekly evaluation reports
- Maintain a positive and collaborative classroom environment
Activities & Excursions
- Lead and supervise cultural excursions to touristic sites in each location
- Share information about local culture, history, and attractions in an engaging way
- Follow itineraries while maintaing flexibility to adapt to program needs
- Greet students at the airport and help with student welcome and check-in day
- Supervise and keep students engaged during on-campus activities, such as Karaoke Night, Sports Day, and Dance Parties
- Ensure student safety and participation during all activities and excursions
General Program Support
- Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security whenever in contact with students.
- Support session opening and closing tasks such as campus tours and room checks
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or higher (TESOL, Linguistics, English, or related field preferred)
- ESL teaching certification (CELTA, TEFL, or equivalent)
- Experience teaching ESL to teenagers
- Legal authorization to work in the United States
Ideal Candidate
- Builds strong rapport with teenagers
- Energetic, outgoing, and culturally curious
- Responsible and confident managing groups of students
- Comfortable leading groups around the city and during excursions
- Flexible, organized, and calm under pressure
Schedule & Contract Dates
This is an intensive summer program that combines teaching, excursions, and student activities. Teacher/Activity Counselors should expect a full schedule and are guaranteed one day off per week.
Contract dates, lengths, compensation, and housing arrangements vary by location. We are currently hiring for the following sessions:
• Miami: July 20 – August 2
• New York City (Queens Campus): July 20 – August 16
• New York City (Hoboken Campus): July 20 – August 2
• Los Angeles (Irvine Campus): July 25 – August 7
Compensation varies based on location, contract length, and housing arrangement. Please see our FAQ for more detailed pay information:
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