ESL Teacher for Summer Camp

New York City, United States | Posted on 04/24/2026

• Classes are mornings from 9am-12:15pm (15-minute break), and an additional session on Friday afternoons from 2:30-5:45pm.
• 60 hours or 4-week contracts are available:
  • Week 1:
    July 22-24th (24th is a double session)
  • Week 2:
    July 27th-31st (31st is a double session)
  • Week 3:
    August 5th-7th (7th is a double session)
  • Week 4:
    August 10th-14th (14th is a double session)
• 30 hours or 2-week contracts are available:
  • Week 1:
    July 22-24th (24th is a double session)
  • Week 2:
    July 27th-31st (31st is a double session)

As an ESL teacher for YES USA, you'll implement our curriculum to deliver effective, dynamic, and engaging lessons for international students from 12-20 years old, while evaluating their progress weekly.

Your key tasks will consist of, but not be limited to:

Student Supervision

• Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security at all times.
• Ensure that students adhere to the YES USA Student Code of Conduct.
• Inform management immediately of any issues and initiate appropriate disciplinary actions.

Academic Duties

• Following the YES USA curriculum, prepare for and deliver high-quality and effective English lessons; adapt and supplement whenever needed.
• Be prepared to teach unplugged in case of any issues with the classroom, technology, materials, or the like.

Administrative

• Maintain up-to-date records of student attendance.
• Monitor student performance and evaluate their progress throughout the course.
• Prepare and submit weekly evaluation reports in a timely manner.
• Attend and actively participate in all staff meetings and professional development workshops.
• Regularly take pictures of students and upload them to a designated folder or post them on social media.
• Help prepare and co‑lead student end‑of‑course ceremonies.

• All applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in TESOL.
• CELTA certificate or its equivalent.
• Prior ESL experience of teaching teenagers.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

• Fun and outgoing personality.
• High level of responsibility and authority.
• Strong organizational skills.

Every two weeks is 30 hours of instruction. There may be opportunities to pick up extra hours.