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

Date posted:2026-06-15 | Writer: Your English School USA | Email: [email protected]

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



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