American Camp Counselors in France - American Village Camps

  France

• Other Cities in France: 
Nantes,  Toulouse,  Chambery,  Vannes,  Macon,  Millau,  Montlucon,  Sables-d'Olonne,Les

Length of Position: 1 - 2.5 months
Dates: March 15 - August 29 , 2010

Description: Looking for a cool summer job?

American Village camps allow French children to become completely immersed in a foreign language within their home country by creating a positive environment where it is fun, natural and necessary to use English. We emphasize education through cultural exchange! We have ten different sites throughout France. Our sites are located in small, quiet villages situated in the countryside, in the mountains or by the sea.

* Interested candidates can learn more about the program and our 2010 dates, read job descriptions, see salary information and obtain application materials by visiting the recruitment section on our official website.

We seek camp counselors who are native English speakers, who enjoy working and playing with children, and who are energetic, creative, initiative-takers!

Applicants should be prepared to teach songs, organize various arts and crafts, participate in skits and play sports. Counselors must be capable of communicating to non-native speakers.

Musicians are very welcome to apply, and in an effort to balance our teams, we strongly encourage male applicants!

A TEFL certification is not a requirement. Neither is knowledge of French.

Highlights: Salary for first-year Language Counselors:
* Spring sessions: 700 euros/month plus room and board
* Summer sessions: 800 euros/month plus room and board

Counselors are hired for a maximum of two and a half months, and our season extends from mid-March until the end of August.

Benefits
- Monthy Salary
- Temporary work permit for North Americans, Australians and New Zealanders
- Room and board while working
- Accident/liability insurance while working
- A free night at a hotel in Paris upon arrival in France
- An unforgettable experience!

Please Keep in mind:
* Counselors are responsible for all transportation fees to their camp site.
* This is not a formal teaching position.

Qualifications: Criteria for employment:
- native English speaker
- enjoy working and playing with children!
- are energetic, creative, and initiative-takers!
- have previous camp counseling / childcare experience
- have a high school diploma
- are from 20 to 35 years old

Since English is the official language at our camps, knowledge of French is not necessary.

Counselors must come from countries that allow tourism in Europe without an additional visa (USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, etc)

Minimum Education: High School

Salary / Pay: Please Contact Us for more information

Experience Required: yes

Experience working with children or teens is required.

This Program is open to American, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to France Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups of 6-13

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Job and Internship Network

Nacel/American Village's Mission Statement: American Village camps are linguistic immersion camps for French children. Our primary goal is to aid and encourage French children to communicate in English, not only in the classroom, but through various activities, culture and sports, in an environment that is both secure and fun.

Year Founded: 1993