The Teacher Leader Role:- Responsible for the safety of the attending student leaders
- Manage and supervise 12-14 assigned student leaders
- Assist in the delivery of scheduled itinerary and ensure the educational development of student leaders
- Report to and receive guidance and direction from the teacher leader
- Maintain professional relationship with student leaders and other teacher
leaders
Pre-Leadership Programs Expectations:- Read through the
teacher leader’s guide and curriculum materials before arrival
- Complete any training required by the program office
- Arrive on-site 2 days prior to student arrival
- Room with another teacher leader during the week
- Participate fully in all training sessions
- Demonstrate the ability to participate in all program activities including walking
5-8 miles per day over uneven terrain and in various weather conditions
Student Leader Programs Expectations:- Ensure understanding of program curriculum
- Attend on-site training
- Maintain the standards of behavior as explained in training and in the
teacher leader's guide
- Evaluate student leaders’ completion of the curriculum prior to end of program
- Lead small group discussions with assigned student leaders
- Address and document medical/health related issues including securing treatment if needed and counseling homesickness
- Refrain from use of alcoholic beverages during the program
- Be friendly and accessible to your student leaders and co-teacher leaders
- Participate fully in all program activities and nightly teacher leader meetings
- Be available and responsive throughout each day’s scheduled activities (our days can be as long as 12-14 hours)
- Be willing to accept assignment deviations as required to ensure overall program success – flexibility is crucial
- Work in partnership with your co-teacher leaders to ensure a positive experience for the student leaders
- Be willing to mentor and share ideas with your co-teacher leaders regarding group management, leading effective meetings and student behavior management
- Cooperate fully with on-site staff
- Place needs of the student leaders first
- Assist in enforcing safety measures for our student leaders
- Consistently model positive and appropriate behavior for student leaders
- Be available to stay longer or return early if circumstances require
- Agree to room with another teacher leader during the week
Student Leader Programs Timeline:
Once processed by the program office, applications are forwarded to a program representative who is responsible for interviewing and recommending
teacher leaders for assignment as enrollments allow. We have
student leader programs throughout the year, so applicants may apply at any time. For specific programs and their dates, please visit our
student leader program websites:
World Leadership Forum:
www.wlfleaders.org
Leadership Summits:
www.lsleaders.org
APPLY ONLINE
If you have any further questions, please contact our program office at 800.669.7882.
