The project
After School is an independent project, set up in 2009, with a clear objective: to provide learners with a unique, fun, English-speaking learning experience. Most of our students are French-speaking, monolingual children who have had little or no previous exposure to a foreign language: we are their first structured English language experience. After School has received great support from the local community and continues to grow each year with this ambitious objective remaining central to our project. After School is a well-structured, passionate and driven team of educators with the energy and desire to contribute to a student-focused approach to learning. Teachers are supported by a Learning Manager, a Training & Development Coordinator and an Operatiosn coordinator to facilitate their teaching and development.
You can find out more about our project on our website.
The role and values
Each teacher is responsible for teaching up to 4 different age groups within the centre and partner schools. In-centre, classes are organised according to age; we have a vast majority of Young Learners aged 5-10 with a minority of Very Young Learners (3-4) and Teens (11-16). Teaching at partner schools can involve full-class teaching and Cambridge exam preparation.
After School teachers are committed representatives of our core values: fun, independent learning, and nurturing.
Learning should always be fun. After School believes that experience precedes understanding. Creating a positive bond to learning and using a foreign language is key to improving results. Learners who are stimulated and enjoying their time in class find it easier to overcome difficulties and inhibitions. Our sessions deliver playful and engaging content to create these positive conditions.
Clarity and predictability are central to developing our learners' independence. Our sessions are structured to provide clear targets for the learners, as well as offer opportunities to broaden their experience, and take initiative.
Finally, we are committed to providing a nurturing environment for our learners. Building confidence, encouraging initiative-taking and managing risk-taking are key to the After School's successes. This requires control on the part of the teaching team, and commitment to fair and transparent communication.
The key responsibilities
As a teacher, you will be asked to uphold these values in every aspect of your duties:
- Creating, promoting and supporting an attractive 100% English-speaking environment.
- Managing teacher-class interaction and implementing behaviour management policies across the school.
- Identifying and using appropriate teaching techniques and materials for two or more levels.
- Delivering lessons to mixed-ability classes by adapting our ready-made curriculum.
- Providing regular and structured feedback on learning attainment to parents and learners.
- Contributing to the planning across age groups.
- Contributing to and supporting in-class and centre events.
- These responsibilities are carried out with guidance and under supervision from the Coordinators and the Learning Manager.
The location
The After School centres are the biggest English-language learning centres in France!
We are located in Chatou and Maisons Laffitte, two pleasant western suburbs located approximately 20 minutes from central Paris on the train. Both venues are purpose-built, modern spaces which offer an exciting learning and teaching environment. In each centre, there are a total of 6 bright, spacious rooms each equipped with laptops and wireless internet. All classrooms are adapted for teaching age groups 3-17 thanks to different seating arrangements. Each class has shelves, worktops, plenty of storage space, multiple display areas and hot and cold air conditioning. Partner schools are located within a 30-minute commute from the centres.
The hours & schedule
This position is part-time; 28-32 hours a week involving 16-18 hours of contact time and 12-14 hours of planning, training & meetings, preparation and feedback. The schedule is as follows:
- Full day in centre on Wednesdays & Saturdays (at least 7.5 hours of contact time, up to 10 hours working time)
- Partner school and/or afternoon classes on Tuesdays, Thursdays and/or Fridays
- Two full days off a week (Sunday & Monday)
- We run holiday camps during school breaks, when classes run Monday through to Friday and weekends are off.
- There are 25 days of paid leave over a full year, not including bank holidays.
The profile
An After School teacher is expected to create and support rich, diverse and fun learning sessions. We believe that the following features are valuable for candidates wanting to join our organisation:
- A Humanities university degree; education or linguistics studies a valuable asset.
- Formal initial teacher training (TESOL, CELTA or internationally recognised teaching certificate).
- 800 hours of EFL classroom experience across several age groups.
- Has been observed teaching and has received documented feedback for at least 2 levels.
- A basic understanding of different language learning theories and methods.
- Strong observational and analytical skills.
- Willingness to provide and engage with an immersive learning experience.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 1,950.00€ - 2,100.00€ per month
Work Location: In person
