The Language Counselors prepare and lead ESL classes and the weekly activities as a team, based on the theme of the program. They also assist with the management of daily life when necessary. To become a Language Counselor, at least one successful experience in childcare, teaching, or youth activities is required.
Like all other members of the team, Language Counselors must speak English throughout the day without breaking the English immersion environment. Therefore, a minimum C1 level of English is required.
Main responsibilities:
Creating a safe environment for the campers
Planning, preparing, and participating in the camp program (ESL classes, activities, evening programs)
Creating (or learning) and performing skits, songs, cheers
Creating learning aids (posters, charts, etc)
Accompagnying children during transportation, or on a special activity (swimming, canoeing...)
The Daily Life Counselors are counselors who possess the French BAFA certificate. You can read more about this position and certificate on the FAQ page, or on the French pages of this website.
You can read the full list of Language Counselor responsibilities and the Counselor Pledge in the attached document!
We recommend reading this to better imagine the job-at-hand before applying.
Fixed term contract (CEE)
Monthly salary: €58.30 (gross) per day worked for a first-year counselor. €60 per day for a veteran counselor.
Accommodation and meals* provided (bedding included)
Free laundry services available on site at least once a week.
We offer a travel reimbursement to your place of work of a maximum of €100 (outward and return journey). This reimbursement will be made at the same time as the salary. Each journey must be made over a single day for the outward and return journey. We also cover transport costs for site transfers, for the duration of the contract
In addition to the base salary, selected employees with additional responsibilities receive a bonus of €10 gross per day worked in their additional role:
-Head Language Counselor : must be a Veteran Counselor
-First Aid or Swimming Supervisor : French SB or PSC1 required
*Important : Read about our limited ability to accommodate different dietary restrictions in our FAQs.