Summer Teacher for Legacy's Global Youth Village

   

Legacy International's Global Youth Village

posted: Feb 10, 2010 and closes: May 28, 2010

Description and Details

Every summer since 1979, a dynamic environment is created that emphasizes experiential learning and challenges young people to turn intercultural theory into practical action. This year 100+ teens from around the world will participate. 2010 highlights include youth delegations from Iraq and Indonesia. Workshops address issues concerning young people today, such as war and peace, distribution of world resources, prejudice, and the effects of social pressures. Cultural programming and cooperative living help participants learn to respect differences and discover similarities that transcend cultural, religious, political, and language barriers. Positions are open for teachers / trainers. Applicants are expected to have previous professional teaching experience in the workshop / topic area applied for. Experience in curriculum design, experiential training methods, and working with multicultural groups is also preferable. * Green Your World: Guide youths through an exploration of the natural world and the complex issues facing global ecosystems. Inspire them to incorporate sustainable living practices into their daily lives. Explore such key concepts as eco-tourism, permaculture, fair trade, green building, organic agriculture and renewable energy. Engage youths through experiential learning techniques. Guide youths as they devise action plans to apply in their families and schools. Facile knowledge of a broad range of environmental issues from varied perspectives is required. * Global Issues: 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. Dates: June 16 – August 6, 2010. Other positions are also open for live-in cabin counselors/program specialists (arts & crafts, rock climbing, pool lifeguarding, leadership project facilitation, sports), health care and kitchen staff.

Location

Bedford, Virginia

Application Info

Visit our website at http://globalyouthvillage.org to read more and apply. Contact Leila Baz, Staff Director if you have further questions.

1020 Legacy Drive Bedford, VA 24523
Staff@legacyintl.org
fax: 540 297 1860

Salary & Benefits

Positions are residential and include housing and meals plus $225 - $325 / week salary, depending on job role and level of experience.