English teacher needed urgently for August children's summer camp

Today (August 3rd) Padre Javier asked me to post an urgent notice about his need for a summer camp English teacher. He’s only interested in teachers who are already in Spain. Below is what he wrote, with my translation below it. He does not speak much English.
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"Necesito un profesor de ingles para la primera quincena de agosto y seguramente para la 2ª. Es un curso de verano para niños de 8 a 16 años. Serían 4 horas diarias declase, las clases son por la mañana y el resto del tiempo le tendrias libre. El lugar es Cervera de Pisuerga (Palencia) está al norte de españa. Es un lugar de veraneo. El sueldo por quince dias sería de 375 Euros más el alojamiento y la manutención que es gratis. Si estas interesado mandame un correo a fjpuebla@inicia.es o llamame al 606 145 045. Padre Francisco Javier Puebla"
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"I need an English teacher for the first half of August and surely for the second. It is a summer course for children from 8 to 16 years old. The teacher would have 4 hours of class daily, the classes are in the morning, and the remainder of the time would be free. The location is Cervera de Pisuerga (Palencia) in the north of Spain. It is a summer resort location. The pay for 15 days would be 375 euros, plus free room and board. If you are interested, send me an email at fjpuebla@inicia.es or call me on 606 145 045. Father Francisco Javier Puebla."
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Although he did not mention it, I believe he can also help with transportation there from within Spain. The photo above is of the cathedral in Palencia, which is the town near the camp. Here is a link to Mapquest showing the location of Palencia.

Language audits, summer work, summer vacation (not)

I haven't had much time to keep up with the news lately, much less to post something here, because I've been a little busy doing "language audits" for one of the schools I work for. The audits are on incoming students, mostly for the next school year, but occasionally there are students who want to start right away and do some studying this summer.

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The language audit is essentially an interview to verify the level students have been tentatively assigned according to a written examination they have taken. Usually their final level is right at or very near the level they tested out at. However, some people do much better in an interview situation than on a test and vice versa. Therefore, at times a bit of an adjustment may be required.
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It's interesting work, as I get to talk to different people all over Spain (the interviews are done over the telephone) and find out about their careers, their perceptions of English language learning and a variety of other subjects. One of the things that actually touches me is how important this is for most of them. It reminds me that there is real significance and value to teaching English.
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On the practical side, finding administrative work like this is one of the ways an EFL teacher can earn money during the summer months, when the school year is technically out. This is important because while some English teachers in Spain get paid vacation, many do not.
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So, this summer work has been taking up a bit of time, along with the few students of mine who are continuing with lessons through July. Of course in August EFL opportunities will lessen again.
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One thing I don't like about teaching English in a situation like this, is that I don't get much of a summer vacation, if any. After all, when there's no work, there's no pay coming in.

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On the bright side, it's a such a wonderful place to live that the lack of a lengthy vacation away is not so bad. Plus, there are a lot of public holidays in Spain. And with that, I'll count my blessings and go out for my evening "paseo."
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Chao amig@s,
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Carloz

Two English Teachers & One French Teacher needed for Summer Camp in Palenica

An acquaintance of mine who organizes a summer camp near Palencia every year asked me to post this on my blog. Of course, he’s only interested in teachers who are already in Spain. I’ve known people who taught there in the past and enjoyed it.

I’ve copied and pasted what he wrote, which is in Spanish, and written my translation below that. He does not speak much English. (I don't know about his French.)

"Necesito profesores de ingles [y un de frances] para el curso de verano. Los niños tienen de 8 a 16 años. Están en grupos reducidos según nivel de conocimiento del idioma, como máximo 15 niños por aula. Los cursos son en Julio y agosto. Los niños vienen por mes completo o por quincena. Los profesore tendrían 4 horas diarias de clase por la mañana, el resto del tiempo lo tienen libre. Además del sueldo, yo les doy el alojamiento y la manutención gratis, además pueden ir a las excursiones que hagan los niños. Los interesados pueden enviarme su curriculum si es posible en español al correo fjpuebla@inicia.es o llamarme al 606 145 045. Cervera de Pisuerga está enclavada en la montaña palentina dentro del parque natural de Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre, un lugar de veraneo. Padre Francisco Javier Puebla"

I need English teachers [and one French teacher] for the summer course. The children are from 8 to 16 years. They are grouped according to level of knowledge of the language, at most 15 children in a classroom. The courses are in July and August. The children come for a whole month complete or for a two-week period. The teacher would have 4 hours of class daily in the morning, the remainder of the time would be free. Besides the salary, I give free board and lodging. In addition they they can go on the excursions that the children take. Those that are interested can send me a résumé, in Spainish if possible, to fjpuebla@inicia.es or call me on 606 145 045. Cervera de Pisuerga is located on the mountain of Palencia, inside the nature reserve of Fuentes Carrionas y Fuente Cobre, a summer resort. Father Francisco Javier Puebla

P.S. He just called me and told me the pay is 750 gross and that he could probably help with bus or train fare to Palencia.

P.P.S Here's a link to a Mapquest showing the location of Palencia.