EF High School Exchange Year is seeking certified teachers to work with international high school exchange students at its camp held on the Muhlenberg College campus in Allentown, PA.

EF International High School Camp is a summer camp program with an academic feel where students can prepare and grow in confidence and excitement as they begin their exchange experience. The program sets up students for success by starting their exchange experience in an environment which simulates an American high school experience and enables them to practice real life skills, from their English to communication and cultural adjustments.

The ideal candidate:

• Has a desire to work and inspire international exchange students, ages 14-18
• Is familiar with the exchange student experience and community
• Supports a positive team atmosphere through kindness and inclusivity
• Has a “nothing is impossible” attitude and is willing to go the extra mile to deliver high quality programming
• Has a strong ability to assess interpersonal dynamics
• Is comfortable having constructive conversations with students
• Responsive to feedback and adapting for the needs of the program
• Is enthusiastic, patient, creative, flexible and has a great sense of humor
• Is comfortable in an airport / assisting students with check-in processes
• Able to assist small or large-scale group activities , and physically participate in activities & trips
• Has the stamina to work in a program that includes some late night and early morning shifts
• Experience with non-native English speakers in a classroom setting
• A deep understanding of cultural differences

Camp is broken up into two (2) separate sessions and includes staff training as detailed below. Teachers must be available for the full duration of the summer.

Staff arrivals: July 11

Training: July 12-16

Session 1: July 17 - 27

Session 2: July 31 - August 10

Staff departures: August 11

Responsibilities:

Teachers work within a 4-person “High School” team to simulate a high school experience for 90-100 students daily. Each teacher is specifically responsible for overseeing “homeroom” of approximately 25 students. Responsibilities include teaching curriculum around adjusting to life on exchange in America, leading activities and competitions, assisting with student arrivals/departures, supervising on off-campus trips (New York City, Philadelphia, and Dorney Amusement Water Park), and helping maintain overall student morale and spirit.

Requirements:

Qualified candidates must have an up-to-date teaching certification. All staff must complete two online training modules to familiarize themselves with the EF High School Exchange Year program and attend training before student arrivals. Teachers are expected to prepare for training by reviewing all curriculum and coming prepared with any questions or suggestions.

Compensation: Teachers will be paid a total of $3,600 for both sessions. Class materials and room/board on campus are provided for the duration of the program. EF will make travel arrangements for teachers or reimburse for mileage.

At EF Education First, we believe that the world is better when people try to understand one another. Since 1965, EF has helped millions of people see new places, experience new cultures, and learn new things about the world and about themselves.