Work in France in March! American Village Camps Now Hiring

Work in France this spring or summer! American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native English speakers & love working with children. We’ve been running English immersion camps in France for over 20 years!

American Village camps are for French children between the ages of 7 & 17 years old. Our Language Counselors live on camp, they create and lead activities, as well as English classes. Our Language Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care.

We hire North American, British, and French counselors for periods of 1 to 8 weeks between the months of February & October at a variety of camp locations across France!  All of our 2017 dates are on our recruitment website.

Position title : English Language Camp Counselor

Now hiring : Language counselors available starting March 17 or 31, 2017

Location : One of our 8 spring language villages across France. Exact location to be announced after hire.

Apply to this unique work experience in rural France, working on a multi-cultural team and meeting people from all over France as well as Anglophone countries across the globe - all while having fun with the campers under your care.

- A salary for all days worked : 1170 Euros / month .

- Shared dorm-style  housing with other counselors, bedding included.

- Meals included.

- Free laundry services are available at least once a week.

- No fees associated with the obtainment of your temporary work permit (North Americans).

- Absolutely no application fee to apply to this job.

- All counselors may request a 50€ defrayal of train travel to their village.

- Accident insurance while working for work-related injuries.

- Nacel will pay any work-related transportation costs if the counselor has to change work locations.

France is the number one tourist destination in the world. While our counselors live and work on-location at camp, they generally use their time before or after their employment to discover France - its traditions, cuisine, landscapes, language and people. Our teams can be quite multi-cultural and friendships are easily made in a camp setting. Working with children is a rewarding experience and also, a lot of fun!

Qualifications

We only seek Language Counselors who are native English speakers.

- Required experience : camp counseling, childcare, &/or teaching experience

- Clear criminal history

- 20 years old is the minimum age requirement for foreign counselors. A typical applicant is between 20 and 35 years old.

- High school diploma from a high school in an Anglophone country & correct grammar and spelling on application.

Know-How

- Be a team player, be organized, and be able to disconnect from technology during working hours (no smartphones while with the kids).

- Be capable of organizing activities : sports, arts & crafts, dance, large scale games, etc.

- Be excited about performing in skits, telling stories, leading songs & cheers, etc.

- Know enough about USA History and Culture to brainstorm theme activities and skits.

- Be receptive to learning about our approach to teaching English, and implementing it in the classroom!

How to Apply

The application process and application tips are outlined on the American Village recruitment website. A professional reference is required. That is where you can access the online application: http://www.job-americanvillage.com

We advise you to read through the entire recruitment website and the document Applicant Tips before completing the online application.

Other Links

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/American-Village-Officiel-710583812381842 /

Youtube link : https://youtu.be/v7nxSc1mB08

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/american_village_officiel/