Leadership Instructor - Middle and High School Summer Camps 2026
About The Position
Education Unlimited® provides academic summer camps & pre-college summer programs for students entering grades 4-12. Our summer programs include public speaking camps, college admissions prep programs, science camps, summer acting camp, writing camps, computer camp, leadership camp, video production camp, and college tours. We are hiring instructors for our A+ Leadership program across both middle school and high school levels, with opportunities available online and at multiple university campuses. The Leadership Instructor will guide students through the Education Unlimited Leadership curriculum to help them become more clear, confident, and effective leaders, and to help them enjoy leadership activities. In addition to teaching, instructors will be responsible for assisting students as needed in one-on-one feedback sessions, and leading students in a showcase at the end of camp. Instructors will also be responsible for tracking student work and handing in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office. In addition to teaching responsibilities, on-campus instructors should be available and willing to assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks. Instructors should be mature, reliable, and able to work well with fellow staffers. Instructors are also expected to act as mentors, and will help lead field trips and guide students on excursions. With the support of the entire staff, instructors are responsible for the health and safety of students, in addition to fulfilling instructional objectives.
Requirements
- Instructors usually have a strong speech and debate background, are studying communications at the graduate school level, or have significant experience teaching and mentoring students in leadership.
- 2+ years’ experience teaching leadership at any level.
- Bachelor's degree required
- A passion for leadership and working with students.
- A deep sense of professionalism.
- Self-motivation and follow-through.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to those with an advanced degree.
Responsibilities
- Guide students through the Education Unlimited Leadership curriculum
- Assist students as needed in one-on-one feedback sessions
- Lead students in a showcase at the end of camp
- Track student work and handing in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office
- Assist the camp director with active supervision, recreational activities, and some administrative tasks (on-campus instructors)
- Act as mentors
- Help lead field trips and guide students on excursions
- Responsible for the health and safety of students, in addition to fulfilling instructional objectives
