Location

3595 rue Léonard
Mont-Tremblant (Quebec) J8E 2A5

Description

To teach English to groups (maximum of 12) at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Our young visitors (aged 9 to 16) come many different countries and from Quebec. Stays are for a minimum of 2 weeks but some campers may remain for 3 or 4 weeks. It is therefore necessary to prepare a suitable variety of material. Ekocamp will make a small library of workbooks and games available to the teacher.

Furthermore, each teacher will be asked each week to do one transportation to the airport and/or one visit (Montreal, Montreal amusement park, Quebec or Ottawa).

Requirements

• Minimum of a 2nd year completed of a BA in TESL, or equivalent;
• A very high calibre of spoken and written English;
• Sufficient knowledge of French to be able to communicate with other members of the personnel;
• Teaching experience will be a plus;
• Availability for an interview in Montreal or by Webcam.

Employment conditions

• 500$ per week plus a bonus of 3$ per student per week. May vary depending on experience;
• No criminal record;
• From June 28 to August 9 2020 (6 weeks);
• Accommodation free of charges is provided near camp (in a chalet shared with other teachers);
• Class days are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Courses take place in the morning and/or afternoon depending on the level of ability and number of kids that week.

Teaching

• Monday mornings, conduct a quick oral evaluation of the English students to classify them in 2 groups (if more than 12 students);
• Adequately prepare the English courses;
• Take attendances and inform the coordinator of any absence;
• Keep the same group all week long in order to develop ties with the students;
• Prepare specific and targeted material for all students, whatever their level
• Show an educational movie or clip in class once a week (maximum 1 1/2 hours) following the groups's knowledge of English. Prepare a simple test after the movie;
• Use an international accent in class.

Course description

Our language course promotes the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Warm-up activities, core activities and follow-up activities give students regular opportunities for practicing speech, vocabulary, grammar and writing skills. Illustrations provide important visual support.

The course consists of three teaching periods of fifty minutes each. The first two periods are structured. The students learn grammar, new vocabulary and practice communication skills. The third period is more relaxed: the students watch excerpts from films and play language games.

Other specific tasks

• Carry out transports to or from the Montreal airport;
• Participe and assist the coordinator to trips (one every two weeks) (Montreal, la Ronde, Quebec city or Ottawa). Drive the minivan about 50% of the time;
• Take photos of the students/campers during trips and in class regularly (for our website/parents). Also take weekly videos of the students' presentations;
• Accomplish any task asked by Ekocamp and, in case of emergency, by the director of the Base de Plein Air Mont-Tremblant.

For any questions or to apply, please send Cover Letter and CV to:
Alexandre Lafitte (director)
alafitte@ekocamp.com