Summer Substitute English Teacher- Queens, NY

Overview of the Position

The Brook Hill Alliance (formerly PLUS) is a global leader in providing English language courses to international students. Our mission is to empower students to connect with the world through language and cultural exchange. At Brook Hill, we are dedicated to creating vibrant, inclusive, and safe environments where students can grow academically, culturally, and personally.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required (at the time of start date); TESOL certificate and/or Master’s degree preferred
• Prior EFL/ESL teaching experience strongly preferred
• Experience working with multicultural and multilingual classrooms strongly preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Command of Google Drive (including Google Sheets and Google Slides) and the Microsoft suite of products (including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
• Self-motivated, organized, professional, and adaptable
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Interact with groups of international high school students and their group leaders in a professional, enthusiastic, and customer service-oriented manner
• Be familiar with, adhere to, and enforce Brook Hill policies and procedures, including emergency and public health protocols
• Ensure the safety of all participants
• Be familiar with campus-specific information
• Maintain frequent communication with Brook Hill staff
• Aid in emergency situations, as needed
• Complete all Brook Hill assessments received during employment period
• Aid in duties other than the aforementioned and the following, as assigned and as they arise
• Deliver well-prepared English as a Foreign Language lessons to diverse classrooms of international high school students in a professional and engaging manner
• Review the curriculum provided by Brook Hill to adequately prepare for each lesson; instructors should be prepared to supplement the curriculum with their own materials, as appropriate
• Assess whether students have been placed in the correct level of instruction
• Orally assess students’ proficiency levels, as directed by the Academic Supervisor
• Practice appropriate classroom management techniques to ensure a safe, comfortable, and engaging learning environment for all students
• Track students’ attendance on a daily basis
• Fill out a Certificate of Course Completion for each student at the conclusion of their course
• Collaborate with the Academic Supervisor and Brook Hill administration regarding instructional methods and the curriculum
• Attend training sessions and any additional meetings organized by the Academic Supervisor and/or Brook Hill administration
• Maintain frequent and professional communication with the Academic Supervisor
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Compensation

Pay scale is determined by campus location and program size. The pay scale for this position is: $24.00-$27.00 per hour.