GLI seeks experienced teachers dedicated to girls’ social and emotional development to work as a residential summer camp counselor and freelance teacher. Teaching Counselors are requested to assist current GLI teachers during spring 2010 at GLI spring break day camps in Silicon Valley and/or New York, co-teach at GLI summer camp in Massachusetts from June 20, 2010 until August 10, 2010, and be available for freelance workshops and programs (two nights a week for seven months, four weekends a year, and for two weeks of spring break day camp).

GLI is a non-profit organization that teaches girls assertive self-expression, emotional intelligence, and relationship expertise for success in leadership and life. We are seeking experienced teachers with demonstrated interest in girls’ social and emotional development for full time summer work and free-lance year-round work.

The GLI curriculum is based in educational theatre. Potential teaching counselors should be experienced in creating an arts-integrated curriculum, managing interactive activities such as games and role-play, and approaching learning through dialogue and play. Original lessons based in an arts integration may be requested as part of the interview process.

All GLI Teaching Counselors teach at the GLI summer camp. GLI summer camp is divided into three two-week sessions, serving girls in grades six and seven, eight and nine, and ten through twelve. At camp Teaching Counselors co-teach four days a week. The morning workshop is a 90-minute block of the GLI Girl Meets World Curriculum. In the afternoon teachers design their own two-hour arts integrated project. Project last two days for the youngest campers, one week for 8th and 9th graders, and two weeks for the oldest campers.

All teachers participate in morning check-in, warm-up games, advisory and many evening activities. Teaching Counselors work with Residential Counselors to create the camp community and culture. Days typically go from 8:45 am until 10:30 pm, with breaks after lunch, after arts project, and sometimes after dinner. Weekends are limited to one day a week. This intense work schedule requires stamina and dedication. The result is an incredibly rewarding job transforming the lives of adolescent girls.

GLI Teaching Counselors join a staff of outstanding professionals who oversee the extraordinary GLI community. The Teaching Counselor position offers a unique opportunity to get to know students outside of the student/teacher structure, learn about educational theater and girls social and emotional needs and become a certified GLI freelance teacher. Each Teaching Counselor will:

• Prepare for summer camp through assistant teaching, observation, and reading
• Attend a one-week orientation at Miss Hall’s School
• Teach four days a week for six weeks, support field trips and weekend camp events
• Develop integrated art projects in the modality of their choice
• Attend regular teacher meetings to debrief lessons and edit GLI curriculum 
• Support Residential Counselors as needed
• Attend select evening activities
• Attend one day post-camp evaluation
• Be available for free lance teaching workshops and programs two nights a week, four weekends a year, and for two weeks of spring break day camp for the 2010-2011 academic school year

Qualifications
Candidates must be at least 22 years of age and have experience teaching young people through interactive lessons.
The ideal candidate will:

• Be passionate about girls’ empowerment and leadership
• Have experience leading youth in academic or recreational settings
• Relate well with girls in grades 4-12
• Possess excellent communication skills
• Be responsible and self-motivated
• Work well with others as part of a team
• Be comfortable with professional observation and regular feedback
• Possess experience creating and executing lesson plans and project units
• Approach problems creatively and proactively

Salary
Spring support to be negotiated
$800/ week for six weeks of summer camp
$400/week for orientation
$150/workshop as a freelance teacher
$500/full day for freelance teaching

Dates
Summer Camp: 20th – August 10th, 2010

Applications
Applications will be reviewed and processed in the order received. Although the application deadline is March 15, 2010, hiring decisions may be made prior to this date. Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, application and references in Word or pdf format to simone@girlsleadership.org. The subject line of the email should include your full name and “Teacher application.” Please call 410.878.2258 with any questions. To watch the GLI video, see photos from past summer as read testimonials please visit www.girlsleadership.org

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, application, and a list of three references.