Instructor, Introduction to Law (Austin)
About The Position
Circuit Stream is hiring an instructor to deliver its Introduction to Law program to students ages 13–17 in person at St. Edward's University. The instructor will bring the legal system to life through case analysis, legal research, courtroom procedure, persuasive advocacy, and a culminating mock trial. Circuit Stream provides the curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from its Education team; the instructor makes the material engaging, accessible, and memorable while helping students build confidence and progress toward course learning objectives. Teaching dates are June 21–July 2, 2027, from 8:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Required instructor training and onboarding take place when hired, with an additional 2–3 hours in June before courses begin. A criminal background check will be requested before working with youth learners. Compensation is USD 1,650 per week.
Requirements
- Genuinely enjoy working with teenagers and be able to keep a group engaged, participating, and confident enough to speak up.
- Have professional, academic, competitive, or substantial project experience in law, legal studies, political science, debate, mock trial, or a related field.
- Have a completed JD degree in Law, or a bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Political Science, Criminology, or a related discipline.
- Have strong communication and facilitation skills, including the ability to explain legal concepts, evidence, and persuasive arguments clearly and appropriately for beginners.
- Be dependable, prepared, receptive to feedback, and comfortable taking responsibility for student behavior, respectful discussion, and safety.
- Be available to teach on weekdays for all listed course dates.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching, tutoring, mentoring, debate or mock-trial coaching, camp, or youth-program experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver Circuit Stream’s provided Introduction to Law curriculum with energy, clarity, and strong classroom facilitation.
- Guide students through case analysis, legal research, evidence evaluation, witness examination, persuasive advocacy, and mock-trial preparation, ensuring learners meet course learning objectives.
- Create an inclusive, positive classroom environment and use appropriate behavior-management techniques to reinforce expectations, respectful discussion, rules, and safety requirements.
- Monitor student understanding, provide helpful feedback and support, and communicate concerns or learner needs to the Circuit Stream team.
- Supervise students during scheduled indoor and outdoor activities outside classroom instruction each day, helping maintain engagement, appropriate behavior, and safety.
Benefits
- Complete curriculum, lesson resources, activities, instructor training, and support from Circuit Stream’s Education team.
- A community of instructors and educators to connect with and learn from.
- Opportunity to strengthen teaching, facilitation, and mentorship skills while making a visible impact on students.
