General
Responsibility:
To
deliver Arabic Language & Culture Workshop to youths ages 13-18,
approximately 3 hours/day, 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
GYV.
Minimum
Qualifications:
*
Minimum of one year advanced training and/or professional Modern Standard
Arabic teaching experience
* Age 21 and over
* Ability to teach using experiential methods
* Proven expertise in personal delivery of subject, along with an ability
to teach both beginning and intermediate levels of English
* 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
* Ability to work well in a team
* Ability to work with and guide the learning experience of an intern/teaching
assistant
* Ability to relate to one's peers
* Ability to accept guidance and supervision, and seek guidance when
needed
* Good character, integrity, and adaptability
* Enthusiasm, sense of humor, flexibility, and self-motivation
* Native Arabic speaker preferred, but not required.
* Desire and ability to work with youth in an untraditional educational
setting (i.e. - residential, outdoors, experiential)
Responsible to: Workshop Director
Specific
Responsibilities:
1. Plan and deliver workshop content with guidance from the Workshop
Coordinator (or other Administrative Staff).
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 on 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.
6. Teach occasional special activities or elective related to workshop
subject matter or in an area related to a special skill, during non-workshop
times.
7. Clean and close down teaching area at end of the summer, including
inventory and storing of equipment and supplies.
8. Provide detailed report and evaluation of workshop, as actually delivered,
with recommendations for next season.
9. Document new material developed for workshop.
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 participant behavior, assess its appropriateness,
enforce appropriate safety guidelines and emergency procedures, and
provide guidance and discipline as needed.
