Teach English - Tacoma, WA, United States | ESL TEFL Job

J-corps, Jr. Orientation at University of Puget Sound

Job Description: ESL Teacher

Location: University of Puget Sound, Tacoma, WA (www.ups.edu)

Dates: Monday, July 27, 2009 – Saturday, August 8, 2009 (approximate classroom teaching is about 8 days)

Main Objective: Provide Japanese and Chinese High School students with practical and hands-on ESL lessons to help them prepare for a ten-month study abroad and homestay program all across the U.S.

Curriculum includes topics on:
-    Basic survival skills in the U.S.: going to the bank, post office, using a pay phone and speaking on the phone
-    Conflict and stress management skills: verbalizing feelings and asking for help (how to ask for help), learning to be flexible when things don’t go as expected
-    Assertiveness and self-initiation: leadership skills, contributing as a family member at the host family’s (common perception in the U.S. that high school students are considered “young adults” and not “children”)
-    Public speaking skills – how to prepare and give presentations (at the host schools, students will be asked to give presentations on various topics related to Japan)
-    “Political Correctness”: how to talk about touchy subjects (race relations, body image, etc.) in the U.S. What’s ok and not ok to say?
-    Writing practice – formats for school reports, essays, etc.
-    Speaking in discussions – learning the conversation flow, timing in which to speak in a group setting, the value of expressing opinions/ideas
-    Giving feedback – learning to reflect and to give verbal feedback

We are looking for ESL teachers to work as a team with other ESL teachers, classroom interns, and program staff.

ESL teacher qualifications:
•    MA in teaching English as a second language with classroom teaching experience, or equivalent experience
•    Previous teaching experience with Japanese and Chinese students a plus, but not required
•    Minimum of 3 recommendations from someone who has seen results of your teaching

Compensation depends on experience, lodging and all meals provided on campus.

For further information, please contact Mari Kim at mkim@laurasian.org or 206-367-2152 or mail your resume to:
The Laurasian Institution
12345 Lake City Way NE #151
Seattle, WA 98125

* J-corps, Jr. program administered by The Laurasian Institution (www.laurasian.org)