ESL Summer Camp Instructor
Top Benefits
About the role
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 two dynamic and engaging Instructors who love working with kids and have experience with students aged 9-13 years. This exciting and innovative new program will be operating daily from July 28-August 8, with ESL instruction hours between 8:30am and 12pm, Monday to Friday, for a total of 17.5 teaching hours per week. An orientation and additional 10 hours of curriculum development prior to the program's start date is required.
General Job Description:
The ESL Instructors will report into the GV @ St. Margaret’s Summer Camp Program Director and, together, will be responsible to ensure that our young, international students are fully engaged and actively learning.
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
ESL Summer Camp Instructor
Top Benefits
About the role
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 two dynamic and engaging Instructors who love working with kids and have experience with students aged 9-13 years. This exciting and innovative new program will be operating daily from July 28-August 8, with ESL instruction hours between 8:30am and 12pm, Monday to Friday, for a total of 17.5 teaching hours per week. An orientation and additional 10 hours of curriculum development prior to the program's start date is required.
General Job Description:
The ESL Instructors will report into the GV @ St. Margaret’s Summer Camp Program Director and, together, will be responsible to ensure that our young, international students are fully engaged and actively learning.
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