Summer ESL Teacher, DePaul University, Chicago

Summer ESL Teacher, DePaul University, Chicago

Chicago, United States | Posted on 03/12/2026

Job Type :

Non-Residential, Full-Time, Fixed Term

Reports to :

Teaching Manager

Responsible for :
Delivering ESL lessons to teenage foreign students Dates :
July 24-August 3

Teaching hours : 9:00-12:15 & 2:00-5:15 (6.5 hours a day)

Thisis a seasonal position with International Study and Vacation. Working under the direct supervision of the Teaching Manager, teachers will deliverstimulating and communicative language learning sessions following the ISV USA syllabus. They may also supplement the curriculum with materials related to the topic, program location, or general

American culture.

Teachpre-designed ESL lessons across various proficiency levels, as directed by the Teaching Manager.

Prepare and adapt pre-made lesson plans to suit class composition.

Inspireand motivate students to improve their learning skills and facilitate communicative, student-centered lessons following the ISV syllabus

Adhereto the ISV USA schedule by starting and finishing lessons promptly and taking breaks as designated in the timetable.

Cultivatea positive learning environment by being sensitive to the needs ofthe group and individual students.

Beobserved by the Teaching Manager for quality assurance and professional development purposes during your contract.

Provideclass cover when required.

Completeattendance registers within the first 10 minutes of each lesson andreport absences to the Teaching Manager.

Attend staff meetings as and when required.

Maintain up-to-date records of lesson plans, covered work, and other teaching-related documentation.

Prepareprofessional, typo-free student reports within agreed deadlines.

Assistin the collection of student feedback.

Attendall required training and orientation meetings before the session starts.

Review

ESL curriculum, lesson plans, and accompanying materials before the program begins.

Participate in student welcome meeting, if required

Deliverlessons to class sizes of 16 students.

Supplyadditional materials to supplement the curriculum where necessary.

Participate in and assist with the session graduation ceremony.

Prepare classrooms for use, taking care of school property and equipment andleave classrooms clean and tidy at the end of each lesson.

Promptlyreport any damage to classrooms or resources and ensure any borrowedequipment is returned.

Returnall teaching materials to the Teaching Manager at the close of eachteaching day.

Ensurethe safety and welfare of students and be vigilant for potentialwelfare issues.

Reportany concerns about students' safety, well-being, or academicperformance to the Teaching Manager immediately.

Beaware of and comply with relevant fire, health, and safety regulations in the classroom and around the center.

Upholdand actively contribute to ISV USA's mission of delivering high-quality programs.

Designand deliver instruction that supports students in realizingtheirfull potential and achieving their academic goals.

Maintaina professional and presentable appearance.

Ensureprompt start times for all scheduled duties; if unavoidable delaysoccur, notify your manager immediately.

Cultivatepositive professional relationships with both students and colleagues.

ISVUSA strictly enforces a zero-tolerance policy against abusivebehavior, including violence, threatening, or disrespectfulbehavior or disorderly conduct.

Theinformation above is not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive,and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties toensure the smooth running of ISV USA operations.

Musthave the right to work in the US and the completion of asatisfactory criminal background check if required; the completion of a satisfactory child abuse clearance may also be required

Minimumof a bachelor’s degree required

Proventeaching experience and suitability to work with students under 18:2 references

Maintain organization of classes and students

Utilize and supplement the program curriculum to facilitatetask/project-based learning

Effectivelyuse technology for student attendance and lesson tracking

Bepleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, vendors,and guests

ESLSummer School Teaching experience in the US

TEFL Certificate

Teaching Credential Certificate

First Aid Qualification

Abilityto develop positive relationships with students, earning their trustwhilst maintaining proper professional boundaries

Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)

Self-motivated and passionate about teaching

Abilityto maintain organization of classes, students, and curriculum

Abilityto use and supplement program curriculum to facilitateexcursion-based learning

Abilityto work under pressure

Abilityto be pleasant, polite, and cooperative with fellow employees, group leaders, service providers and guests

Represent

ISV USA values and model those values to…