Nov 17

Job: Group Leader – Experiment in Group Living (Japan & Elsewhere)

Thanks to JET alum Josh Moore for passing on this interesting opportunity to work as a leader in a cultural exchange program for high school students in the summer.  Josh (now a law student at Boston College) served as a group leader in Japan last summer and says he’s happy to talk to any JET alums who might be interested in applying.

Posted by Jayme Tsutsuse (Kyoto-fu, 2013-2014), organizer of Cross-Cultural Kansai.  Click here to join the JETwit Jobs Google Group and receive job listings even sooner by email.


Position: Group Leader
Posted by: Experiment in Group Living
Location: Japan & Other
Type: Full-time

Overview:

The Experiment is looking for individuals who have demonstrated interest in intercultural and experiential learning, in-depth experience living abroad, competency in the language of the host culture, and experience working with young people. Experiment group leaders are dynamic, responsible, emotionally mature adults who support Experimenters in a number of ways. First and foremost, they maximize the well-being of all participants so that participants can have a meaningful and memorable learning experience. Leaders also represent The Experiment abroad and manage in-country relationships with integrity and professionalism. 

Group Leader Qualifications:

Experiment group leaders are chosen for their leadership skills, particularly in working with young people, and their cross-cultural experience and language competence. The Experiment selects group leaders who have:

  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Leadership experience working with high school students
  • Experience studying and living overseas
  • Competence in the language of the host country
The job is for a month in July with a one week training session at the end of June. Leaders lead a group of 10-15 high school students with a co-leader for a month long immersion experience in another country. More info here: http://www.experiment.org/group-leaders/
Make sure to mention that you heard it from Josh Moore in your application!

 


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