English teachers and Group leaders for an English Summer Camp

Job description

Job Description for teachers:
• Contract: We have 20 positions starting July 4th and ending July 19th. And 24 starting July 6th and ending July 26th.
To teach English in different settings such as grammar classes and daily workshops focused on a specific skill or interest. Materials and guidelines are provided, but we strongly recommend to prepare/bring your own teaching materials to the camp.
• To participate in other camp running activities such as students wake-up, mealtimes, shower times, breaks and night guards on a rota basis. Also to participate in evening activities.
• To accompany students on excursions.
• To attend daily meetings at the camp with camp staff and the director of the camp.
• To speak in English with the campers at all times to facilitate their learning and allow language immersion – a dedication to their learning and their camp experience.
• To display an appropriate behaviour at all times as role models (including a commitment not to smoke, drink alcohol or use illegal substances within or under the influence of while in the camp)
• To undertake responsibly any other activities that the director of the camp might trust you with.

Job descrption for group leaders:
Contract: We have 29 positions available starting July 11th and ending July 26th.
- Developing detailed activities and workshops, preparing and leading daily workshops/activities (according to your position) focused on a specific skill or interest and presented using cultural themes
- Attendance of a two-day preparation and training period, most probably in Madrid
- Assuming a leadership role in the camp session (which lasts two-weeks) participating in camp running activities such as students wake-up, mealtimes, shower times, breaks and night guards on a rota basis.
- To display appropriate behaviour in front of the campers as representatives of Red Leaf and as role models (including a commitment not to smoke, drink alcohol or use illegal substances within or under the influence of while in the camp environment)
- Attendance of daily meetings at the camp with camp staff.

Qualifications:
Person Specification for teachers:

Essential
• Studying towards a University degree or equivalent
• TEFL and relevant working experience as teacher of English or other modern language.
• Some teaching or working experience with children (on paid or voluntary basis)
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills
• Being an EU citizen – English native speaker
• Energy, initiative and a positive attitude
• CRB checked

Desirable
• Educated to degree level
• Experience in summer camps
• Ability to speak Spanish, although you may NOT use your Spanish to communicate with the campers
• Presentation and performance skills with large groups
• Having Spanish paperwork ready to work in Spain
(Note: if you don’t have it you will be required to come early in order to get it)

Person Specification for group leaders:
§ Energy, initiative and a positive attitude
§ At least two years of university or college
§ A desire to share their language and culture
§ Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
§ A variety of general applicable skills and interests
§ A love for young people (ages 6-17)
§ Experience with young people
§ Presentation and performance skills with large groups
§ Experience in camp situations
§ A specific, well-developed interest (e.g.: dance, theatre, crafts, …) that can be used in a workshop setting
§ experience in positions of leadership
§ a basic knowledge of the Spanish language (although under normal circumstances, you will NOT use your Spanish to communicate with the campers)

Compensation:
Teachers:
• Salary: 617 Euros gross per 2 weeks. This amount includes a small travel allowance to help towards your trip to Spain.
• Social security: You will be registered in the Spanish Social Security. As stated by law, Red Leaf will pay 40% on top of your salary to the Social Security.
• Accommodation for the day training and preparation period before camp (does not include food); shared accommodation in the camp during the camp sessions and mid-camp preparation days (should the camp schedule allow).
• Travel costs from Madrid to the camp at the beginning of the camp session.
• Food: breakfast, lunch, dinner and a mid-day snack each day of camp.

Group leaders:
• Salary: 575 Euros gross per 2 weeks (1150 € gross per 4 weeks). This amount includes a small travel allowance to help towards your trip to Spain.
• Social security: You will be registered in the Spanish Social Security. As stated by law, Red Leaf will pay 40% on top of your salary to the Social Security.
• Accommodation for the day training and preparation period before camp (does not include food); shared accommodation in the camp during the camp sessions and mid-camp preparation days (should the camp schedule allow).
• Travel costs from Madrid to the camp at the beginning of the camp session.
• Food: breakfast, lunch, dinner and a mid-day snack each day of camp.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Location

Spain

Type of Contract

Summer / Holiday Jobs

Profession type

Sport / Adventure, Teaching / Instructors / Guides

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

Yes

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English