ESL Summer Camp Teacher/Activity Counselor - New York City, Miami, Los Angeles

YES USA is seeking enthusiastic teachers to join our summer program for international teenagers. Teachers deliver engaging English lessons and lead cultural activities and sightseeing excursions, creating a dynamic and immersive learning experience for students. This role combines classroom teaching with student supervision during extracurricular trips.

We have housing available in shared university dorms.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching

• Deliver engaging, communicative English lessons following the YES USA curriculum

• Monitor attendance, assess student progress, and complete weekly evaluation reports

• Maintain a positive and collaborative classroom environment

Activities & Excursions

• Lead and supervise cultural excursions to touristic sites in each location

• Share information about local culture, history, and attractions in an engaging way

• Follow itineraries while maintaing flexibility to adapt to program needs

• Greet students at the airport and help with student welcome and check-in day

• Supervise and keep students engaged during on-campus activities, such as Karaoke Night, Sports Day, and Dance Parties

• Ensure student safety and participation during all activities and excursions

General Program Support

• Act in loco parentis to ensure and maintain student discipline, welfare, safety, and security whenever in contact with students.

• Support session opening and closing tasks such as campus tours and room checks

• Attend staff meetings and training sessions

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher (TESOL, Linguistics, English, or related field preferred)

• ESL teaching certification (CELTA, TEFL, or equivalent)

• Experience teaching ESL to teenagers

• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Ideal Candidate

• Builds strong rapport with teenagers

• Energetic, outgoing, and culturally curious

• Responsible and confident managing groups of students

• Comfortable leading groups around the city and during excursions

• Flexible, organized, and calm under pressure

Schedule & Contract Dates

This is an intensive summer program that combines teaching, excursions, and student activities. Teacher/Activity Counselors should expect a full schedule and are guaranteed one day off per week.

Contract dates, lengths, compensation, and housing arrangements vary by location. We are currently hiring for the following sessions:

• Miami: July 20 – August 2
• New York City (Queens Campus): July 20 – August 16
• New York City (Hoboken Campus): July 20 – August 2
• Los Angeles (Irvine Campus): July 25 – August 7

Compensation varies based on location, contract length, and housing arrangement. Please see our FAQ for more detailed pay information:
https://www.notion.so/yesusa/FAQs-Teacher-and-Activity-Counselor-30bcdea67f3b8084a3d2f8440432fd5e

To apply, please submit an application for your preferred location below. Contracts are offered on a rolling basis and positions may be filled before the posted start date.

Los Angeles: https://zurl.to/8yQz?source=CareerSite

New York City (Queens Campus): https://zurl.to/dMUI?source=CareerSite

New York City (Hoboken Campus): https://zurl.to/M7Cq?source=CareerSite

Miami: https://zurl.to/rQ2H?source=CareerSite 

All jobs: https://www.yesusa.com/careers