Job Description

American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are idiomatic English speakers & love working with children. We’ve been running English immersion residential programs for French children since 1994! Now hiring for the following start dates at our American Village overnight camps: – April 21 – April 28 – May 06 – May 26   You would be an English Language Counselor, living at one of our locations, which are scattered in the countryside across France. You would lead activities & English classes for French children between the ages of 7 & 17 years old. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care.   Come work 1 to 3 months. Salary is 1170 euros per month. Meals and housing are paid for by the employer.

American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are idiomatic English speakers & love working with children. We’ve been running English immersion residential programs for French children since 1994!

Now hiring for the following start dates at our American Village overnight camps:

– April 21

– April 28

– May 06

– May 26

 

You would be an English Language Counselor, living at one of our locations, which are scattered in the countryside across France. You would lead activities & English classes for French children between the ages of 7 & 17 years old. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care.

 

Come work 1 to 3 months. Salary is 1170 euros per month. Meals and housing are paid for by the employer.

Salary & Benefits

– A salary for all days worked: 1170 Euros / month. – Shared dorm-style housing with other counselors, bedding included. – Meals included. – All counselors may request a 100 defrayal of train travel to their work location. – Free laundry services are available at least once a week.

Job Requirements

1. Language Requirements: – Fluent English (CEFRL Level C1 or higher) 2. Qualification Requirements: – Experience with children (childcare, teaching, activity leading …). – Correct English grammar and spelling on application. – A diploma to teach English is not required, but is a plus (TEFL, CELTA etc). 3. Nationality requirement: – a European national. – a non-EU national who possesses a French work authorisation for employment for the entire period of requested employment. Four examples of such autorisations are : VLS-TS Etudiant-Eleve, Vie privée et familiale, Résident, Article 18(1) Accord de retrait du Royaume Uni de l’UE – Toutes Activités Professionnelles. 4. You are at least 18 years old 5. Skills, Knowledge & Interest: – Extensive knowledge of North American culture or British culture, preferably through living in one of those countries. – Cultural knowledge of Arts & Entertainment, History, Geography, Sports, Folktales, Science is a must. – Childcare techniques. – Recent summer camp experience, experience as a childcare provider and/or ESL teaching experience or certification. – The ability (and desire) to create recreational activities and lead camp activities & recreational games. 6. You seek a job that develops a range of skills: – Organisation of both large and small group activities. – Teamwork and leadership skills. – Your capacity to work abroad and work with an international team. – Communication skills with non-native speakers, English lesson planning. 7. You genuinely enjoy working with people, and especially, with children!

Job overview

Location

Multiple Locations

Salary

1170 euros a month

Passport Held

EU passports

Qualifications

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Experience

None required

Start Date

May 6, 2022

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