Istanbul English and Drama summer camp needs teachers and assistants

About the Job

Overview

ELACP are looking for reliable, enthusiastic and creative people who wish to gain experience as English Language teachers, activities leaders, classroom assistants and camp counsellors. Camp dates 22 July - 18 August 2018. Placements available for 2 - 4 weeks.

The camp is located in the Belgrad forest on the outskirts of Istanbul, not too far from the coast.

This assignment is ideal for people who are interested in working with children for a future career. It might be perfect for newly qualified language teachers for gap experience or a working holiday. All teaching materials are provided and induction is given at the Centre. Your task will be to help international students with reading, writing and speaking English. Or you can lead camp activities and excursions and help students to enjoy their summer camp stay. The students are aged between 7 and 17, from beginner to advanced level. There is also a small adult class for group leaders and parents.

A big part of the programme is the drama workshop where the students learn and practise an English classic and put on a performance at the end of each session. That includes costumes, singing and dancing.

A typical day consists of English lessons and drama workshop in the morning and early afternoon, then fun activities and excursions in the afternoon. There are barbeque days and entertainment most evenings. The camp has a large swimming pool with aqua park, tennis, basketball court and gym.

Accommodation and meals are provided free of charge for selected applicants. All staff will stay in comfortable hotel accommodation, in a single, twin room or shared apartment. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snacks are provided at the hotel, or packed lunch on days out. Most excursions are also free of charge. This is your chance to visit iconic monuments and famous attractions in the heart of Turkey.

This could be an ideal training opportunity for school/college or university students, or for gap experience or a holiday project for working teachers.
Applicants should be fluent in spoken and written English. He/she should have good general knowledge about life in an English speaking country and be familiar with most aspects of modern English culture and current affairs. The person should appreciate being around students of various ages. He/she should be flexible, tolerant, approachable and sociable.

For further information visit www.elacp.com or email teach@elacp.com.

Please send your CV and cover letter to teach@elacp.com. Don't forget to say what post you are interested in and what you hope to achieve by participating in the ELACP camp. Interviews will be by Skype.

Ref: INT2018

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