Job Opportunities

General Information

English For Kids® has offered full immersion summer programmes to children and young people from Austria and all over Europe since 1989.
Our staff members are carefully chosen and they are expected to reflect the high standards of education, behaviour as well as the philosophy of this institution.

All candidates must have a perfect command of English and must be a native or bilingual. They should be energetic and enthusiastic, enjoy and be effective in working and living with young people and be committed to the immersion philosophy of teaching language.
Previous summer camp experience is beneficial. The applicants must also be able to actively participate in outdoor activities, a variety of sports, games and arts & crafts.

To apply go to our application procedure page

Employment Time 2010

• 19 July - 30 July 2010 - Vienna Kalksburg
• 08 August - 28 August 2010 - Lachstatt, Upper Austria

Staff member should be willing to change the campsites in the middle of the summer.

Available Positions/Qualifications

English Teachers

teach one and two-week language sessions, evaluate students´ progress, prepare projects and one festival per camp, participate in the total Village programme.
Minimum requirements for teaching positions: the applicants must hold a TEFL certificate or equivalent qualification and have a minimum one year of teaching experience.

Homework Room Supervisor

- help students with their assignments, help teachers correct notebooks. Position suitable for Austrian graduates of English Departments (University or Pedagogical Institutes) or native speakers with a good command of German. Knowledge of English grammar is a must.

Camp Counsellors/Programme Leaders

organise afternoon and evening activities, such as: art, music, dance, sports, baking, field games. Position suitable for sporty, outgoing, enthusiastic and energetic young people, sports coaches or applicants with previous camp experience.

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Benefits

E4Kids® staff members not only profit professionally from our long lasting experience in teacher training but also have a chance to enjoy a beautiful Austrian countryside and get fully immersed in the flair of its capital city and its world famous sights.
Staff receive a salary, lodging and meals. Staff also receive training and guidance in their positions.

General requirements

Staff members are employees and, therefore, representatives of English For Kids®. Their personal example is expected to reflect the standards of behaviour as well as the philosophy of this institution.
Staff members are responsible for the camp participants and thus must be constantly concerned with their safety, health and social needs, and serve as good role models for them.
Staff members agree that while working for English For Kids®, they conform their personal habits in such a way as to reflect credit on the programme and to keep hours and maintain habits that enable them to function at the level of mental and physical activity required by the programme.

• We expect our staff members to be capable of following the schedule as well as spontaneously incorporating new elements into the programme.
• There is no requirement of German, however the applicants have to feel secure to work in a foreign country with children who only speak another language.
• Basic computer skills are beneficial. Playing an instrument and experience in animation or drama is an asset.
• Staff members should be flexible enough to create a fun environment for the children as well as teach.

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General Staff Responsibilities

• Participate actively in the teacher training before the camp
• Teach according to the E4Kids® Camp Manual
• Support full immersion programme goals and create a cultural atmosphere
• Bring cultural realia from the country of origin, such as magazines, tapes or posters
• Speak English all the time and encourage active involvement by the children
• Make sure that the children´s welfare is the primary concern of every activity
• Meet and orient campers and parents on the opening and closing of each course
• Assist in setting up the camp and/or preparing for the next course
• Prepare a festival per course with each class and actively participate in the other cultural events in The Village
• Participate in the afternoon or evening activities as designated by the camp director
• Participate in the total Village programme

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Thanks.
I will definitely recommend "English for Kids" to everyone looking for a job or an English camp to go to!
Ashley K. from Canada