A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers – creative, collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and travel.
As a Course Leader you will travel abroad with your own group of students from two to four weeks, becoming their anchor and providing assurance in their day-to-day. Your students are between 10-18 years old, and they study English, German or French.
If you are excited about making a great impact on the students’ experience by being a great leader, keep reading:
To be successful in this job:
1. You will travel together with the students to the destination (UK, Ireland, Malta, USA, Switzerland, France, Germany or Canada)
2. You will work as part of an international team – during the trip you will report to the local management team and together with colleagues from the local team and other Course Leaders you will look after an international group of students
3. You shall be available for the students 24/7
4. You are able to make quick decisions under pressure
5. You enjoy welfare & support. Ensuring that your students are safe, happy, and integrated in the group and the programme
6. You are good at sensing if something is wrong or if a student is in need of help
7. You make sure the students follow the EF rules that they have all read and signed
8. You are keen to work out of working hours (i.e. going to the disco)
The ideal Course Leader is:
9. Proficient in English and/or Spanish, German, French
10. Responsible and well organized
11. Social, outgoing, and confident
12. Likes to take own initiatives
13. Able to make good decisions in stressful situations
14. Experienced in travelling, studying, or living abroad
15. Experienced as a teacher or has pedagogical experience from working with minors (would be a plus)
We want our customers to have the time of their lives. At the same time, we want you to have a great time whilst working with EF! The key is teamwork and the good spirit within the group.