Instructor, Vogue Summer School

Context  

BrandEd is a successful group of education businesses, including Sotheby’s Institute of Art, The School of The New York Times, Manchester City Business School and Vogue College of Fashion. Its mission is to build compelling education programs in partnership with the world’s best brands. The Global Pre-College & Collegiate Division (GPCD) supports its expansion and plans for growth, by working across schools on the development and delivery of non-MA programs. 

About Vogue Summer School 

Vogue Summer School invites high school students who are curious and passionate about the world of fashion to experience it first-hand in the heart of New York City—one of the most important fashion capitals in the world. Students will explore a range of topics shaping the industry today and can choose from specialized courses in fashion business, fashion styling, and fashion media. 

The program, which consists of four 2-week terms across June and July, will provide students with direct access to fashion-world professionals, and faculty will host daily live sessions. Faculty-guided tours of notable industry sites in NYC will bring a firsthand experience of the fashion world. All courses are taught by fashion industry experts in collaboration with teaching professionals. 

Job Summary 

Instructors are focused on the well-being and educational experience of our high school students. They are expected to be with the students for 9 weekdays between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM. There are two typical formats for sessions (there may be variations depending on final curriculum schedule and so may be subject to change):  

• Lecture Sessions: Instructors accompany students to a lecture led by an industry expert and facilitate breakout sessions with their assigned group of students.  

• Tutorial Sessions: Instructors guide students through exercises to recap important points/themes, promote independent work, and assist students with assigned projects. They will also escort students to and from off-campus site visits, including travel throughout the five boroughs on the subway system, in collaboration with two Academic Specialists. Instructors also prepare classrooms, convene classes, take attendance, track student progress and wellbeing, communicate daily with program staff, and grade student work.  

Before the term begins, Instructors will be responsible for preparing material for the tutorial sessions that builds upon the daily lecture sessions and program site visits. At the end of the term, Instructors fill out a rubric on each student’s performance and write a short narrative evaluation outlining each student’s performance. 

Qualifications  

A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required; a graduate degree (obtained or in progress) is strongly recommended. Instructors must have at least 2 years of high school teaching experience, with some experience in teaching fashion business, fashion history, fashion design, cultural studies, or media studies. Experience leading student field trips and navigating the NYC subway system is strongly desirable. Professional experience in the fashion industry is desirable but not required. CPR and First Aid certification must be completed by the candidate before the program start date at own expense. Three professional references are required. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

Pre-Session:  

• Prepare daily tutorial sessions for students based on the course map provided by Vogue Summer School that includes industry expert lecture sessions, suggested tutorial topics, an assigned final project, and course field trips 

• Collaborate with Vogue Summer School on instructional and classroom management strategies and other course administration, including ensuring IEPs (Individualized Education Plans) are applied as needed.  

• Collaborate with the Vogue Summer School team to make class materials available via Canvas, the School’s learning management system. 

• Complete asynchronous training sessions on diversity and inclusion, protection of minors, mandated reporter certification, mental health first aid, use of the Orah app, and de-escalation protocols. 

• Provide certification, or become certified in CPR and First Aid at own expense. 

• Attend two orientation sessions via Zoom: one discussing the Instructor’s roles and responsibilities, and one focused on the ethos and teaching practices of Vogue College of Fashion. 

During Session:  

• During lecture sessions, guide an assigned group of students in understanding the day’s lecture, providing commentary and explanation on course content, and leading exercises to confirm student understanding of material. 

• During daily tutorial sessions, act as the lead educator in the classroom, providing exercises to confirm student understanding of material, preparing student final projects, and leading students on site visits as scheduled. 

• Before each session, be on campus before students arrive to set up the classroom environment for the day, test IT equipment, and troubleshoot any programming issues. 

• Work with Academic Specialists to ensure student attendance is taken each morning and afternoon in the Orah app within the first 20 minutes of instruction time or as required for off campus field trips. Follow established protocols to report missing or absent students to the program team. 

• Alert Vogue Summer School staff of any other issues and challenges that need to be addressed immediately. Collaborate with Academics Specialists to ensure student illness is communicated to Vogue Summer School staff and Health and Wellbeing Specialist or Nurse regarding as needed. 

• Collaborate with Academic Specialists to document student needs, incidents, updates, and other information in the Orah app. Stay current on student issues by reading all pastorals and communicating with the teaching and program teams regarding any classroom problems that need to be addressed. 

• Provide daily feedback on homework, both orally/in-person and via Canvas and guide students in preparation for their final project. 

• Chaperone students to and from all site visits, working with the Academic Specialists. Navigate the subway system, keeping students together as a group and organizing travel. Resolve any missing student protocols as necessary, following established procedures. Map out subway routes for trips to and from campus and between locations, in collaboration with Academic Specialists. Ensure the route is clearly communicated to all, including students. Resolve any missing student protocols as necessary, following established procedures. 

• Act as a Mandated Reporter for the classroom. 

• Communicate often and proactively with program staff as needed. 

Post-Session:  

• Provide written feedback on each student and fill out a rubric to create the narrative evaluation that students receive upon successful completion of the program. 

• Liaise with Vogue Summer School staff to review courses and provide feedback for future planning. 

Instructional Dates with Open Positions (excluding the weekend): 

• Term 1: June 9 – 19 

• Term 2: June 23 – July 3 

• Term 3: July 7 – 17 

• Term 4: July 21 – 31 

Classes meet Monday through Friday in the first week of term, and Monday through Thursday in the second week of the term. Instructors are encouraged, but not required, to attend the closing ceremony on the Friday of the second week of the term. 

Areas of Content Expertise 

Fashion business, fashion media, fashion history, fashion styling, branding, marketing, social media, beauty. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of his/her job. Under the ADA, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, travel up and down stairs, crouch, stoop, and reach 

• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. 

• Ability to travel extensively within the broader New York City area 

Teaching Fee 

$3,000 per term, as an independent contractor   

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. Only qualified candidates should apply (NO RECRUITERS).  

A cover letter is required for this position. Please specify the terms that you are available in your cover letter. Candidates with availability over multiple terms will be given preference. 

BrandEd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. 

Salary : $3,000