Summer School Debate Teacher

WHAT DOES THIS JOB INVOLVE?

The Debate Coaches will work as a pair to lead engaging workshops on the art of public speaking, covering all aspects of debate including delivery, organisation, evidence analysis, argument intervention and debating theory. The 3 week course aims to inspire our students to express themselves with confidence and flair, both academically and in all aspects of their lives. 

You will use your strong background and experience in teaching Debate to encourage your students to think critically and articulate their views while they debate a variety of topics and world issues. 

As an ISSOS teacher you have your own class of international students aged 13-18 years old. Our classes are kept small in order to provide individual attention, personalised instruction and create an encouraging, supportive and fun environment for students to learn while making new friends from around the world. 

Although we provide every teacher a guide as to what each lesson should achieve, we ask our teachers to bring their own experience and personality to each class and create their own stimulating and challenging lesson plans.

We are looking for charismatic, inspirational individuals who are experienced in their field and who can provide a nurturing yet challenging atmosphere with individual attention and strong classroom management skills. 

All of our summer positions are fully residential and all of our staff teams will be actively involved in the various events and activities that we put on for our students.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching a class of international students, 3 hours per day, every weekday morning for the duration of the 3 week programme
• Creating and executing interesting and engaging lesson plans
• Taking part in evening activities (compulsory rota basis)
• Making sure students are safe and happy at all times
• Being a positive role model
• Contributing a short article for our summer magazine, The ISSOS Times.

THE TYPE OF PERSON WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Clear and effective communicator
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated
• Passionate about instilling a love for your subject in your students
• Team player who is willing to be involved in the wider summer school programme.

REIMBURSEMENT:

Before the start of the session, we run a three-day orientation (dates are inclusive of this).

Staff members receive reimbursement after the session. Travel reimbursements and any finders’ fees are paid separately. 

We provide accommodation for all staff. Meals are provided in the halls of residence once students arrive, however, staff are responsible for their meals during Orientation. 

Yale: $2500 USD for the session

Session Dates 

Yale: Wednesday 10th July – Monday 5th August 2024

WHAT WILL YOU GET OUT OF IT

Our Teaching roles are a great opportunity for anyone looking to build on their previous teaching/tutoring work to gain invaluable experience that can be put into use in your full time career. With guidance from us, you will be given the freedom to develop your own lesson plans, and build on your classroom experience with students from over 80 nationalities, at the same time as having a fantastic summer experience of your own. No two days at ISSOS are the same and we are really proud of the fact that our staff team have as much fun during the summer as our students do.