English Language Camp Counselor in France.

American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are fluent English speakers & love working with children. We’ve been running English immersion camps in France since 1994! In 2022, we are running camps from February to November. You would be an English Language Counselor, living at our immersion camps, which are scattered in the countryside across France. You would lead activities & English classes for French children between the ages of 7 & 17 years old. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care. The average contract length is 4 – 8 weeks. Salary is 1170 euros per month. Meals and housing are paid for by the employer. What we look for (qualifications) - Required experience: camp counseling, childcare, &/or teaching experience. - Idiomatic level of English. - Correct grammar and spelling on application - Knowledge of north American or British history and culture, preferably through travel or studies - Clear criminal history Job Know-How: - Being a team player, be organized, and a good communicator. - Kindness, caring and friendly: a people-person. - Capable of organizing activities in English : sports, arts & crafts, dance, large scale games, etc. - Happy to perform in skits, tell stories, lead songs & cheers, all in English. - A CELTA or TEFL certificate is not required. However, classroom teaching can be a part of this job. Counselors are receptive to our approach of teaching English through active participation, positive reinforcement and encouragement. Salary and Perks: - A salary for all days worked: 1170 Euros / month. - Shared dorm-style housing with other counselors, bedding included. - Meals included. - Free laundry services are available at least once a week. - All counselors may request a 55€ defrayal of train travel to their village (within France). - Accident insurance while working for work-related injuries. - We have multiple camps running simultaneously across France. Nacel pays for any work-related transportation costs if the counselor changes camps. Contract start dates: - February 16 - March 03, 10, 17 or 24 - April 7, 20 or 27 - May 26 How to Apply The application process and application tips are outlined on the American Village recruitment website. A professional reference is required. We advise you to read through our recruitment website before completing the online application.