Join our winning team of global superstars in summer 2024 Embassy Summer, under its parent company EC English, offers award winning summer vacation programmes for young people across multiple locations in the Canada, UK, USA, Malta, UAE & South Africa. Students learn either English or French whilst immersing themselves in the local culture and surroundings. Our programmes are a combination of language classes, exciting excursions and fun-filled sporting, creative and social activities.
From its humble beginnings in Hastings over four decades ago, Embassy Summer has today evolved in to a globally recognised and trusted brand. Our vision is to help our students succeed in a global community. We love bringing our young learners from around the world together through a common language and building global connections.
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Summary: Center Academic Managers (CAMs) oversee a team of teachers and are responsible for coordinating all the academics in our ESL international summer school programs. Successful CAMs collaborate closely with students, teachers, Group Leaders, and the Center Manager to ensure the safety, organization, and enjoyment of all students.
Job Purpose: The Center Academic Manager supervises the academics department and manages the team of teachers to ensure that all classes are well-planned, adequately staffed, and equipped for operation. They ensure that teachers are fully briefed on their roles for each class.
Work Schedule: The position is available at one of our summer campuses in New York, Boston, Los Angeles, Montreal, or Toronto. For more information about each location, please visit embassysummer.com.
A flexible approach to the position is required, including the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
Key Responsibilities: - Ensure the delivery of high-quality customer satisfaction by providing and delivering a top-notch academic program.
- Organize and manage the academic timetable and course planning.
- Coordinate and oversee placement testing for students upon arrival, ensuring appropriate placement into classes based on test results.
- Manage the efficient use of academic materials and resources.
- Ensure lessons are integrated, following our syllabi and guidelines.
- Support, monitor, and guide teachers through lesson observations and feedback.
- Maintain recommended staffing levels based on student levels and ratios.
- Teach when required to meet operational needs.
- Ensure all students complete an End of Program questionnaire and receive a certificate of achievement and report before departure.
- Respond to and address student and Group Leader inquiries regarding classes and levels.
- Foster a positive working environment with the teaching staff.
- Review and approve all teacher timesheets in collaboration with the Center Manager.
- Regularly liaise with the Center Manager and Group Leaders to maintain high levels of student safety, welfare, and discipline.
- Assist in running the center temporarily in the absence of the Center Manager or Activity Manager, including weekends.
- Collaborate with the Center Manager and other center management staff to execute a 24-hour emergency on-call rotation schedule.
- Lead and participate in weekly meetings with group leaders.
- Lead the professional development of teachers by conducting weekly observations and providing immediate, constructive feedback during the program to ensure the delivery of a high-quality academic program.
- Coordinate student arrivals and departures with assistance from the Center Manager.
Qualifications & Training: - 2+ years of ESL teaching experience, with a proven track record of teaching ESL to a wide range of levels and age groups using effective teaching methods.
- Experience with continuous enrollment courses and weekly intakes.
- Native-level fluency in English.
- Bachelor's degree plus MA TESOL and TEFL Certification.
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and supervisory abilities.
- Excellent time management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
- Flexibility and the ability to work in a team in a varied, fast-paced role in a high-pressure environment.
- Leadership and inspiration for teaching staff.
- Proficiency with computers, Word, and Excel programs.
- Valid First Aid and/or CPR Certificate (Desirable).
- Lifeguard and/or other coaching qualifications (Desirable).
Camp dates typically run from mid-June to mid-August. For exact timelines, please refer to embassysummer.com. Mandatory paid training days will be clarified during the hiring process. We eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the Embassy Summer team!
Have you worked with Embassy Summer or Embassy English before? If so please list location and year/s worked:* Languages Studied or Spoken
Please list any languages and levels of fluency. If you are applying in Los Angeles or Montreal, please list specifically your level of French or Spanish fluency. (This is not a requirement for the position)* Do you have a TEFL or TESOL certificate?* Yes No
Are you 18 years old or older?* Yes No
Are you a veteran or have performed military services?* Yes No
Authorization to work in the USA or Canada
Please note, in order to be employed to work in one of our North American locations, you will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility in the United States, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. If you are applying in Canada you need appropriate permissions to work in Canada. Embassy Summer cannot sponsor visas.
Are you legally eligible to work in the United States or Canada (Where you are applying)? Applicants are required to show proof of eligibility.* Yes No
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?* Yes No
Teaching Qualifications, please attach any relevant teaching qualifications here
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Additional ELT/TESOL qualifications - if applicable
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Teaching Qualification/s - if applicable
(PGCE Primary, PGCE Secondary, B.Ed, QTS)
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Key Skills
Do you possess a valid first aid certificate? (Please attach certificate here)
Do you possess a valid NPLQ Lifeguard Qualification? (Please attach certificate here)
Please confirm the depth of pool you are qualified to Lifeguard
Please specify any valid sports Coaching certificates/awards? (Please attach certificate here)
Work History
Current/Last Employment
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Employer's Name
Employer's Address
Start Date
End Date
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Previous Employment
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TEFL Teaching Experience
Number of years / months EFL teaching experience with juniors
Number of years / months EFL teaching experience with adults
Available Start Date* Preferred Centre Location 1* Preferred Centre Location 2
Would you consider an alternative position?
if so, please specify:
How did you hear about this position? Did someone from Embassy Summer refer you?* References
Please note that Embassy Summer requires the contact details of two professional referees in support of your application.
Reference 1
Full Name* Email Address* Phone Number* In what capacity do they know you?* How long have they known you?* Reference 2
Full Name* Email Address* Phone Number* In what capacity do they know you?* How long have they known you?* Eligibility
Please ensure you are eligible to work in the US and can provide the correct documentation.
Disclosure and Barring Service
Embassy Summer will carry out background checks on all candidates who are offered employment.
Equal Opportunities
EC is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome employees who relish the challenge of a dynamic career in an exciting, internationally inclusive workplace.
Additional Notes
- For all positions you must be over 18 years of age
- We will ask for detail regarding gaps in employment
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