[Hiring] Online Mock Trial Instructor @Education Unlimited

Role Description

This is a temporary summer camp position. The Mock Trial Instructor is responsible for guiding high school and/or middle school students through Education Unlimited’s mock trial curriculum. Instructors teach daily seminars and workshops, and should be natural leaders and enthusiastic about working with young people. Instructors should be prepared to give small lectures throughout the week, and also manage and prep students for trial. Instructors will also be responsible for tracking student work and handing in any deliverables to the camp director and EU home office.

In the past, instructors have been working or former attorneys with mock trial experience. This is a unique program that focuses on creating future lawyers, and the best candidates are passionate about the law, teaching, leadership, and communication.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience teaching, leading, coaching, or participating in mock trial.
• A practicing attorney, former practicing attorney, or legal expert.
• Proven ability to lead small or large groups.
• A calm and professional demeanor.
• The willingness and ability to work long hours.
• Self-motivation and follow-through.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong people skills.
• Strong public speaking skills.
• A passion for education.

Requirements

• 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 expected to act as mentors, and will help lead field trips and guide students on excursions.
• Instructors are responsible for the health and safety of students, in addition to fulfilling instructional objectives.
• This is a residential position — room, board, and parking on campus is provided for the duration of the program.
• Preference is given for those candidates who are willing to live on campus and assist with dorm supervision.
• Online instructors need to have access to a reliable computer and reliable internet connection.
• Strong working knowledge of how to use Zoom and Google Classroom is required.
• Refresher training will be provided.

Benefits

• Room, board, and parking on campus is provided for the duration of the program.