To apply to this position, please start your application at www.ciee.org/programleaders
**Applications submitted via ADP will not be considered unless you first apply at www.ciee.org/programleaders **
Interested in shaping the global leaders of tomorrow? Next summer, experience the job of a lifetime!
We’re looking for experienced and enthusiastic U.S. high school teachers, counselors, coaches, and global travel enthusiasts to lead our high school participants through their summer abroad experiences in 35+ global locations.
This fun, summer job for teachers and other professionals happens between June and July and can last 3, 4, or even 8 weeks. If you believe that studying abroad brings people closer together and want to help high school students safely experience the world as their mentor and leader, apply now at www.ciee.org/programleaders !
Primary Responsibilities Of Program Leaders
- Support our participants 24/7 for the duration of the program. Counsel them on homesickness and culture shock, facilitating thoughtful discussion and reflection and share your enthusiasm for the local language/culture/program topic.
- Cultivate a positive group dynamic and help participants connect with peers from diverse backgrounds. Support interpersonal development.
- Manage participants’ behavioral and academic issues. Report all medical or behavioral incidents to local CIEE center staff with detailed documentation within 24 hours. Report any serious concerns immediately.
- Assist local CIEE center staff with program logistics, group management and other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
- Collaborate with co-leaders to publish weekly blog posts for the high school summer abroad blog for the duration of the program.
- Complete an online training course (5-6 hours estimated to complete) and attend 4-5 virtual training sessions held in late April or early May. (Dates TBD)
- Chaperone the group flights for U.S.-based participants traveling to and from program.
- Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
Compensation
- $400/week for your 1 st year
- $450/week for your 2 nd year
- $500/week for your 3 rd year and beyond
- Receive a referral bonus for every new program leader you refer to CIEE and who travels on a Global Navigator program. $75 for Thematic Programs and $125 for Language and Culture Programs, except Spanish.
- Round-trip airfare to the program (ground transport, meals, one checked bag)
- Full room and board for the duration of the program
- Red Cross CPR and First Aid training (if you are not currently certified)
- iNext International Travel and Health Insurance (for US based PLs only)
- Visa fees where necessary
- Vaccinations required by embassy to apply for a visa to the program location.
General Requirements
- Experience working with high school students in a leadership position required.
- Bachelor’s degree required; graduate degree is a plus.
- Passport valid through February 2025. CIEE will cover the cost of visas where necessary but cannot reimburse passport fees.
- Authorization to work lawfully in the United States.
- Due to Federal Regulations, a background check will be conducted as a condition of employment.
To apply to this position, please start your application at www.ciee.org/programleaders
CIEE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, CIEE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
CIEE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of CIEE’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.
