BGC Hungary – After-School English Teacher

Boys and Girls Clubs of Hungary (BGCH) is the first European sister club of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and a partner of the World Federation of Youth Clubs. The primary goal of the BGC English Program is to effectively teach English in a native environment.

If you are a native or bilingual English speaker with European Union, British, or US nationality who is passionate about working with young children and seeking a challenging and rewarding experience abroad, then Boys and Girls Clubs of Hungary (BGC) is looking for you!

About the position

Location: Budapest, Hungary – Placements are in public schools (The BGC English Program in Hungary currently operates in seven public educational institutions).

Contract: Permanent 1st Sept 2024 – 30th June 2025.

Students: Aged between 3 and 14 years.

Responsibilities: As an educator, you will play a crucial role in achieving their mission through sensory skills and hands-on activities that take place in an encouraging atmosphere where they promote personal growth, optimism, and creativity.

Your main duties and working hours framework will include:

• Lead our full-immersion English language BGC After-school curriculum, facilitate conversational club time activities / ART, SPORTS, DRAMAPLAY, SCIENCE, MUSIC ..etc./, and prepare visual aids to ensure comprehensible input for non-native students aged 6-14.
• You can work part time or full time depending on your personal preference which they will discuss during the selection process:
  • Part-time: 30 hours/week (approx.: 20 hrs/in class and 10 hrs/week for administration, preparation, meetings, and receiving mentoring)
  • Classroom responsibilities: provide English speaking environment with 5 x 75 mins curriculum-based teaching sessions included + active involvement during garden and snack time, conduct transition times, indoor free play sessions
  • Full-time: 40 hours/week (approx.: 20 hrs/in class and 10 hrs/week for administration, preparation, meetings, and receiving mentoring + 10 hrs/week sub teacher responsibilities in the BGC Preschool Program)
  • Classroom responsibilities: provide English speaking environment with 7 x 75 mins curriculum-based teaching sessions included + supervise garden and snack time, conduct transition times, indoor free play sessions
  • In addition to your classroom responsibilities, you will also attend meetings, and occasionally help to organise and participate in site events – included in the above-mentioned working hours
• Supervise the students side-by-side with a Hungarian licensed classroom teacher in grades 1-4, and lead the sessions by yourself in grades 5-8

Benefits

• On-site coordinator and mentorship program
• Access to BGC server where they share their teaching materials, teaching aids, supplies, plus on-site facilities
• Immigration procedures run by BGC and provide help with work-related documentations
• Assistance with finding accommodations or the possibility of rent-free housing based on hours worked
• 24/7 emergency assistance
• 18 paid vacation days/10 months on a fixed schedule
• Enrolled for Hungarian National Health Care
• Outside of the class, BGC Teachers will have endless opportunities to travel and explore. Hungary has a lot to offer to its visitors.

Requirements

They are looking for teachers with the following qualifications:

• Native English speakers or balanced bilingual (English skills match those of a native speaker, raised by a native parent, or received at least 8 years of education in an English-speaking institute).
• Licensed teacher or teacher with substantial teaching and classroom management experience.
• You can commit to 10 months and hold a TEFL / CELTA certificate if you are not a licensed teacher.
• Self-motivated and proactive, adaptable to new cultures, have personal and professional ambition, and are passionate about working with young children.
• Have interests and strong skills in at least two of the following areas: storytelling; arts&crafts; sports; music; ESL; drama; STEM; cooking.

How to apply

To apply send your CV, your short introduction video (1-2 mins), and your motivation letter to bgcrecruitment@bgcprogram.hu

You can also submit your application via their online application form.

Application guidelines:

In the introductions video, they request that you introduce yourself briefly and then tell them about a previous work experience that is relevant to the job posting. Please, also describe your interactions with your past coworkers and how they would describe your communication and collaboration skills.

Additionally, if you are not a US, UK, or Canadian national, they would like you to explain your bilingualism status as per their guidelines:

• According to their guidelines, a person is considered bilingual if they were either raised by a native English-speaking parent or were educated in the English school system for at least 8-12 years.

Please, explain in the video how this applies to you and provide any relevant details that will help them assess your language proficiency.

For more information about BGC and this position, please visit their website.