Deadline: January 2, 2022.

Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is hiring instructional staff to teach during July 2022 in our online academic enrichment and leadership program for secondary school students from Africa. Preferred candidates include graduate or undergraduate students with a desire to teach online and a passion for working cooperatively with others.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring talented African high school students, and are willing to work collaboratively to create a successful and memorable program.

POST OVERVIEW

Instructional staff will teach, mentor and supervise program participants during our online session. This position is a good fit for anyone interested in:

•  Teaching and mentoring a diverse group of high school students;
•  Gaining experience in an African context;
•  Growing and improving as an educator.

Instructional staff play an essential role in developing our curriculum as well as take on a wide array of academic and supervisory responsibilities. Instructional Staff responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

•  Developing seminars on topics of personal and professional interest;
•  Leading SAT tutorials;
•  Running university guidance workshops;
•  Facilitating Family Time sessions over the course of the week;
• Aiding leadership team as necessary in administering program policy and ensuring student comfort and security.

BENEFIT

The pay structure for Instructional Staff is $900.

This compensation includes all training and preparation before and during the session.  Instructional staff must complete all planning and teaching responsibilities to receive compensation.

APPLICATION

The application process includes an online application form, a resume, and optional letters of recommendation.

TIMELINE

•  January 2, 2022 @ 11:59pm – Applications are due
•  January 2022 – Interviews scheduled for applicants
•  February 2022 – Expected release of hiring decisions

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