Autumn Camp Counselor in France at American Village Camps

Work in France this September !

Now hiring : English Language Counselors from September 15 – October 28, 2017

American Village Camps seek energetic, creative, initiative-takers who are native English speakers & love working with children. Our camps run from February to October, annually. We’ve been running English immersion camps in France for over 20 years!

Our English Language Counselors live at camp! They lead activities & English classes for French children between the ages of 8 & 15 years old. Counselors are responsible for the safety and well-being of the campers under their care.

All of our camp dates are on our recruitment website. 2018 Spring and Summer recruitment will start in November 2017!

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

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!

The application process and application tips are outlined on the American Village recruitment website. A professional reference is required.

Access the online application: www.job-americanvillage.com 

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