What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Program - Teaching Fellowship position at Brewster Academy?
Brewster Academy Summer Program- Teaching Fellowship
Job Description: Teaching Fellows function as mentors, instructors, and residential supervisors for the Royal Thai Scholars program at Brewster Academy. The Teaching Fellowship position is designed as an introduction to the teaching profession, and especially into private, independent school teaching. The Royal Thai Scholars are Thailands top high school graduates, who will further their education in the United States. After the summer program, Thai Scholars attend various boarding schools as postgraduates. Fellows duties
include assisting in and potentially teaching classes, leading conversation groups, developing recreational activities and field trips, driving 14-passenger mini-buses, and supervising dorms. Teaching Fellows will have a variety of opportunities to plan and teach, under the supervision and guidance of experienced faculty members.
Qualifications: Twenty-one years of age or older with a valid US driver's license required. Potential candidates should have strong communication skills, a sense of humor, and a keen interest in working with international students. We expect exceptional writing from our fellows and the ability to assist with editing essays written by intermediate to highly proficient ELL students. ELL experience and familiarity with boarding schools are a plus, but not required. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, cultural sensitivity, leadership, and the desire to engage in collective work. Many past candidates have been interested in exploring the teaching profession and have used this experience as a gateway to graduate
school or employment in the teaching field.
Classes: Fellows assist classroom instructors in teaching American culture, academic writing and reading, communication, literature, college entrance processes, the college essay, and the TOEFL test (Teaching of English as a Foreign Language). Duties may include leading small group discussions, grading, running warm-up activities, or conferencing with students on papers. Fellows also provide homework assistance when needed.
Discussion Groups: Fellows work with small groups of students in sessions about American culture, as well as comment on culture journals and college essay drafts.
Recreation: Fellows work together in the planning, implementation and introduction of sports/recreational activities students will encounter in boarding school and college.
Dormitory Supervision: Fellows, working with partners in the dormitory, are responsible for running weekly dorm meetings, and maintaining a check-in schedule similar to what the students will experience in boarding school.
To learn more about the program:
https://www.brewsteracademy.org/summer/international-scholars
Teaching Fellows are expected to be on campus from May 30 - August 16, 2025. Teaching Fellows are paid a competitive stipend and also provided room and board throughout the program.
Please send a resume and cover letter to: summer@brewsteracademy.org
80 Academy Drive
Wolfeboro, NH 03894
www.brewsteracademy.org
