Global Issues Workshop Instructor

Engage youths in an active exploration of international relations, discussing issues such as human rights, regionalism, and political economy. Applicants should have a professional background in international relations or political science. Facile knowledge of historical and contemporary issues and their varied social and political interpretations is required.

Job Description: Plan and deliver the Global Issues Workshop curriculum to youths ages 14-18, approximately 2 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 international relations or political science
• Age 21 and over
• Ability to teach global issues using experiential methods
• Proven expertise in personal delivery of international relations & political science, with a knowledge of history, politics and other subjects related to global affairs.
• 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
• Fluent in English
• Desire and ability to work with youth in an untraditional educational setting (i.e. – residential, outdoors, experiential)

Responsible to: Workshop Coordinator

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Plan and deliver curriculum, with guidance from the Workshop Coordinator (or other Administrative Staff). (Approximately 7-10 teaching days per session.)
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. Clean and close down teaching area at end of the summer, including inventory and storing of equipment and supplies.
7. Provide detailed report and evaluation of workshop, as actually delivered, with recommendations for next season.
8. Document new material developed for workshop.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the design and delivery of select evening programs or other special events, at least once a week.
• Teach occasional afternoon activities or electives, or fulfill some other secondary programmatic role of interest
• Fulfill other support functions as outlined in the general job description, applicable to all staff (i.e. being part of a meal clean-up team once a day, helping set up and break down facility, etc.)

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.

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