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Who we are:
Council on International Education and Exchange (CIEE) is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and culturally diverse world.
CIEE Edinburgh was established in 2023 and will be running their first High School Study Abroad programmes in June and July 2024.
Programme Description
CIEE is offering three-week-long High School Summer Abroad (HSSA) Topic programmes at CIEE Centres around the world for U.S. high school students in the 2024–2027 graduating classes. Our programmes provide participants with a unique CIEE experience. Participants are immersed in the culture of the host country through 45+ hours of instruction related to the topic (both in and out of the classroom) and cultural activities.
Instructors are responsible for developing the syllabus from a broad framework and creating the lesson plans for the three-week course. All instructors, with the support of local CIEE Centre staff, are responsible for providing a safe environment for the participants while they are in the classroom.
Instructors are required to participate in a minimum of 8 hours of training in April and May, which will be delivered in English synchronously and asynchronously by the US-based High School Summer Abroad team.
Please note that Centre staff will observe instructors while teaching at least once during the programme.
CIEE uses the learning management system Canvas for its study programmes.
In addition to the instructor, there will be one or more Programme Leader(s) on the programme. Programme Leaders supplement student learning by helping participants make connections between lectures, field research, activities, and excursions. Programme Leaders will lead by example, inspire participant curiosity, and manage the group during the day.
All CIEE HSSA programmes aim to facilitate intercultural, experiential opportunities from which the participants will gain understanding, acquire knowledge, and develop skills to live, and excel, in a culturally diverse world—CIEE’s mission. Please visit the High School Summer Abroad homepage for more information on our HSSA programmes.
CIEE Edinburgh programme
The title of the HSSA programme that will be offered in Edinburgh this summer is Creative Writing in the Land of Lochs & Legends. The programme is intended to immerse students in the city's rich literary history, intertwining its captivating gothic narratives, crime tales, and mythological legends to give them an understanding of the inspirations that have given birth to some of Scotland's most iconic works.
Students will delve into the city's literary roots and extract inspiration from their own experience of exploring a city that has influenced so many legendary. Beyond merely reading and analysing text, students will also be guided on crafting their own narratives and recording audio renditions of their unique tales.
CIEE is looking for individuals who are committed to experiential education and who are enthusiastic about sharing their expertise with high school age students. The instructor should have excellent classroom management skills and experience teaching high school students is preferred. CIEE will provide training and instructional strategies, guidance on participant expectations, and a review of health, safety, and security. All instructors will be supported by local CIEE Edinburgh staff.
Primary Responsibilities—Topic Programme Instructor
- PRE-PROGRAMME:
- Developing curriculum and programme plan:
- Our courses involve active student learning, skill development, inclusive teaching techniques and experiential learning activities (site visits, attending events, guest speakers, round table discussions).
- Using the curriculum outline that has been developed by CIEE Edinburgh, develop a 3-week course complete with learning objectives, reading lists, daily lesson plans (conducted inside and outside the classroom) and course assessments.
- Liaise with the CIEE Edinburgh Centre Director on the curriculum development and the co-curricular activity plan.
- Prepare the on-programme Canvas course. At a minimum, Canvas should be used to post the syllabus, post and collect assignments, and post feedback on coursework and grades. CIEE will provide a Canvas course template.
- Instructor Training:
- Complete the online, asynchronous HSSA Topic Programme Instructor Training in Canvas (estimated completion time of 4-6 hours), which is scheduled to begin in early April 2024.
- Participate in the HSSA Topic Instructor Live Virtual Workshops (estimated 4 hours total), which will be held via Zoom for all Topic Instructors. The US-based CIEE High School Outbound team will send further details via email in March/April 2024.
- DURING PROGRAMME:
- Planning and Instruction:
- Deliver 45+ hours of instruction on the programme topic (in the classroom and on-site), as scheduled by the Centre
- Plan and prepare for each day’s lesson
- Student Assessment and Feedback:
- Post and collect student responses to “Can Do” statements at the beginning and end of the programme. This is a self-assessment and instructors do not provide feedback.
- While students do not receive academic credit for Topic programmes, they do receive an unofficial letter or numerical grade that is an indicator of performance. Their final grade consists of 3-5 components, two of which must be the final portfolio and presentation.
- Provide students with timely, informative feedback on assignments. Types of feedback may include:
- Verbal feedback in the moment during class, or one-on-one.
- Written feedback, including short notes for check-in assignments or longer written feedback on major assessments.
- Rubric-based feedback where student work is rated using pre-established criteria.
- Monitor students’ completion of the final project on an ongoing basis to ensure that students are working on their projects over the course of the programme, and not leaving work until the end.
- Instructors enter student grades and feedback in Canvas each week.
- Programme Quality:
- Participate as needed in meetings with CIEE Centre staff (e.g., Programme Coordinator) while the programme is in session to report on any student concerns and ensure learning objectives are met
- Collaborate with CIEE Centre staff and Programme Leaders to ensure effective communication and integration of the participant learning experiences
- POST-PROGRAMME:
- Ensure all the grades for your class are inputted by the end of programme
- Provide CIEE with constructive feedback on the curriculum and teaching and learning experience at the end of the programme via an online survey
Serve as the primary contact regarding any curriculum-related matter
What you’ll bring:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience teaching the programme topic (or related topic)
- Master’s degree strongly preferred
- Experience teaching and/or working with US High School students (ages 15–18) strongly preferred
- A track record of using experiential teaching methods preferred
- Edinburgh-specific cultural and contextual knowledge preferred
- Experience working with an LMS (e.g., Canvas) strongly preferred
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and a desire to work with, and teach, high school students
- Ability and willingness to work as a productive member of a team with the collective goal of creating positive participant experiences
- Ability to accept, apply, as well as give feedback in a professional manner
- Outstanding intercultural communications skills
Documents to Provide
- Short cover letter highlighting why you’re suitable for the position
- C.V. or resume
- A sample lesson plan related to the programme topic
- Please send this to jbassett@ciee.org by 29th Feb 24
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