General
Responsibility:
To
plan and deliver the Green Your World Workshop curriculum to youths
ages 14-18, approximately 3 hours/day, 4-5 days/week. To translate knowledge
of subject matter into an effective, experiential form appropriate for
youth participants of varied cultures, consistent with principles and
philosophy of the Global Youth Village.
Minimum
Qualifications:
*
Minimum
of one year advanced training and/or professional teaching experience
in area of environmental studies or a related field
* Age 21 and over
* Ability to teach environmental studies using experiential methods
* Proven expertise in personal delivery of the subject matter, including
a knowledge of how policy is formulated
* Organized, able to plan daily content of workshop
* Ability to adapt teaching style to individual needs
* Ability to create a harmonious group dynamic
* Ability to lead and moderate discussions
* Ability to work well in a team
* Ability to relate to one's peers
* Ability to accept guidance and feedback, and seek guidance when needed
* Good character, integrity, and adaptability
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, flexibility, and self-motivation
* Fluent in English
* Desire and ability to work with youth in an untraditional educational
setting (i.e. - residential, outdoors, experiential)
Responsible to: Workshop Director
Specific
Responsibilities:
1.
Plan and deliver curriculum, with guidance from the Workshop Coordinator
(or other Administrative Staff). (Approximately 15-17 teaching days)
2. Monitor use of equipment and supplies in workshop area; requisition
equipment and supplies as needed.
3. Set up teaching space and maintain order and cleanliness throughout
the summer.
4. Identify maintenance needs of facility and equipment, and report
to maintenance staff.
5. Communicate with administrative and cabin staff as necessary, regarding
an individual youth's performance and/or special needs.
6. Teach occasional special activities or "electives" related
to workshop subject matter or in an area related to a special skill,
during non-workshop times.
7. Clean and close down teaching area at end of the summer, including
inventory and storing of equipment and supplies.
8. Provide detailed report and evaluation of workshop, as actually delivered,
with recommendations for next season.
9. Document new material developed for workshop.
Essential
Functions:
1.
Ability to effectively communicate with workshop group, co-instructors,
and supervisors.
2. Cognitive ability to plan and conduct activity to achieve youth development
objectives.
3. Ability to observe and assess participant behavior, enforce appropriate
safety guidelines and emergency procedures, and provide guidance and
discipline as needed.
