Civic Program Educator: Inspire Youth in DC

ADP, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on duty

Transit subsidy

Cell phone reimbursement

Health & dental insurance

Paid training

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Graduate credit opportunity

Job summary

Close Up Foundation in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Program Instructor to lead civic education experiences for middle and high school students. You will guide workshops, accompany site visits in Washington, D.C., and coordinate with policy experts and elected officials to foster active citizenship.

The role is in-person with a weekly schedule around 50 hours, includes travel to program locations, and offers professional development and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in political science, history, education, social science, or a related field).
• Proven public speaking skills, showcased through a brief teaching sample during the interview.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and connect with diverse groups of students.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to adapt to dynamic program requirements.
• Authorization to work in the United States for any employer.
• Passage of a post-offer criminal background check according to federal regulations for working with students.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily program components for groups of students from across the United States.
• Guide students through all program lessons and site visits in the D.C. area and other program locations.
• Lead an assigned 'workshop' of 25 students over the course of the week as they have issue-centered discussions and deliberations; visit historical sites, monuments, museums, and government institutions; and attend meetings with policy experts and elected officials with the goal of empowering students for a life of active citizenship.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment where students can explore multiple perspectives and engage in respectful discourse across ideological differences.
• Some weeks, an instructor may take on a support role for a program to help care for students who aren’t feeling well or help the program leader with other tasks.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Diversity engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree (political science, history, education, social science, or related field)

Job description

Close Up Foundation in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Program Instructor to lead civic education experiences for middle and high school students. You will guide workshops, accompany site visits in Washington, D.C., and coordinate with policy experts and elected officials to foster active citizenship.

The role is in-person with a weekly schedule around 50 hours, includes travel to program locations, and offers professional development and benefits.