Girls Leadership teaches girls the skills to know who they are, what they believe, and how to express it, empowering them to create change in their world. We work with girls, parents and caregivers, and educators to ensure lasting impact through teaching the practices of emotional intelligence, assertive self-expression and healthy relationships, giving girls the skills and confidence to live as leaders.
GL was founded in 2001 by bestselling author and girl-expert Rachel Simmons and educator Simone Marean. Together, they created a critically acclaimed program and curriculum that delivers workshops, a summer program, and day camps for girls, parents and educators.
GL is seeking five additional experienced teachers to add to our team that are dedicated to girls’ social and emotional development to teach school year workshops in this specific NYC region:
Five Educators that will work and travel to areas including Nassau and Suffolk counties including Long Island
GL Educators join a team of outstanding professionals at a nationally recognized nonprofit. Educators will work at the cutting edge of thinking and practice for girls’ social and emotional development; learn and practice the techniques of educational theater; and become certified GL freelance teachers.
Educators must be available to teach programs at least two weeknights per week September through June, 1-2 weekends and possibly one week of day camp during spring break or in the month of June.
The foundation of the GL curriculum is educational theatre. All interested educators should apply. We prefer applicants with experience teaching arts-integrated curricula. As part of the application process, we will ask you to showcase an original lesson that uses a creative art as a teaching method.
Qualifications
Candidates must be at least 25 years of age and must have experience teaching young people (graduate degree in teaching preferred) through interactive lessons.
The ideal candidate will:
Be in a position to seek a professional development opportunity with GL instead of viewing this position as a reliable part-time source of income. This qualification is very important for understanding the scope of the work. We start very slow in order to go fast.
Live in one of the regions listed above. We are not able to currently consider applications of individuals residing in other areas because we compensate only for mileage traveled above 40 miles one way.
Be passionate about girls’ empowerment and leadership
Ability to create an inclusive community through intentional language use and role modeling.
Demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion practices
Demonstrate excellent cross-cultural communication skills
Demonstrate social and emotional intelligence
Have at least two years experience teaching youth in academic or recreational settings
Possess experience creating and executing lesson plans and project units
Relate effectively with girls K-8th grade during the year
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
Approach problems creatively and proactively
Year-Round Teaching Requirements & Compensation
Accepted applicants are trained in a three-day weekend in the fall without compensation and at no charge.
The first stage includes observation of a workshop series that consists of four weekly workshop sessions without compensation and at no charge.
The second stage is a one time only co-teaching of a workshop series that consists of four weekly workshop sessions compensated at $25 per session.
The third stage arrives Educators at the solo teaching. Each workshop session is compensated at the rate of $138, $175 or $213 depending on whether it is a one, one and a half or two-hour session dictated by curriculum grade levels. The Educator teaching rate is approximately $75 per hour not including prep. Prep is compensated at $25 for a max of 30 minutes each week.
Educators also receive training and year-round professional development from GL’s Program Department including the regional Senior Educator.
Dates
Available for a “Teach Back Group Interview Night” Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 7-9p in Cedarhurst, NY. This serves as the second and final interview.
Available for “New Educator Training” Friday evening, all day Saturday and Sunday, September 18-20, 2015 at a location in NYC.
Upon successful completion of training, observation and co-teaching we aim for the teaching of solo workshops to begin by January 2015.
How to apply
To apply please send a resume, cover letter, and this application to Director of Programs, Kiku Johnson at kiku@girlsleadership.org. The subject line of the email should include your full name and “New York Educator Application.” The most qualified and best-matched applicants will be contacted for a first interview over Skype.
Applications will be reviewed and processed in the order received through April 24, 2015 or unless the positions are fully secured before this date. To learn more about GL please visit www.girlsleadership.org