Esl Summer Camp Instructor

Global Village Victoria is looking for experienced ESL Instructors for our new residential summer program based out of St Margaret’s School in Victoria. We are looking for dynamic and engaging Instructors who love working with kids and have experience with students ages 9-13. This exciting and innovative program will operate daily from July 28-August 8, with ESL instruction Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, totaling 17.5 teaching hours per week. An additional 10 hours of orientation and curriculum development is required prior to the program's start date.

**General Job Description**:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Teach all four skill areas - listening, reading, writing, and speaking - using a communicative approach.
- Follow the curriculum as developed in collaboration with GV academic staff.
- Use level and age-appropriate supplemental materials to support lessons where required.
- Ensure the safety of students in the classroom.
- Create a warm, student-friendly and inclusive classroom and learning atmosphere.
- Engage the students in a “learning adventure” by encouraging them to use English as much as possible in class.
- Follow classroom operation procedures which conform to the GV Victoria Staff Policy Manual and Languages Canada guidelines (will be provided during orientation session).
- Attend an orientation session as well as curriculum development sessions (for a maximum of 10 hours) prior to the summer camp as required.
- Collaborate with the Program Manager and Program Director to adapt and meet the emerging needs of students.
- Keep an accurate name list and check attendance before and at the end of each class.

**Required Qualifications & Training**:

- Fluent in English
- University Degree
- Approved TESL Training Certification with supervisor practicum, or a current teaching Certificate of Qualification in British Columbia
- 1-2 years of experience teaching multicultural ESL/EAL classes
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm, patience, and flexibility
- Ability to produce a clean police record check upon offer
- Willingness to sign a Declaration of Suitability to Work with Minors upon offer

**Work Schedule**:
July 28 to August 8, 2025

Monday to Friday - 8:30am to 12pm

Orientation & Pre-program curriculum development (maximum of 10 hours) - dates TBD

**Compensation & Benefits**: Pay is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- For over 25 years, Global Village (GV) has earned recognition as one of Canada’s leading and most trusted English language schools. Our two state-of-the-art campuses in Victoria, British Columbia and Calgary, Alberta are fully accredited by Languages Canada as well as federal, provincial, and local governments, ensuring the highest educational standards._
- We offer comprehensive programming designed to meet diverse learning goals: University Pathways, General English, Business English, IELTS preparation, High School Preparation, Teen Activity Programs, Summer Camps, and specialized programs for mature travellers (50+). Each year, Global Village provides thousands of students from dozens of countries exceptional academic and cultural enrichment._

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 2 weeks

Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 17.5 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- On-site parking

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- No weekends

Application question(s):

- Do you have experience working with children between the ages of 9 to 13?

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- ESL Teaching: 1 year (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-07-28