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Join WorldStrides as a Tour Guide/Course Leader and provide immersive learning experiences for 8th graders across various U.S. locations. This role demands enthusiasm, flexibility, and the ability to engage students in exciting educational journeys from March to June.

Responsibilities: Lead educational trips, engage students in interactive learning, provide support and coordination assistance, and manage large groups while ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.

Skills: Excellent communication, multi-tasking, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for student engagement with a physically active disposition to walk several miles each day.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree preferred, current Tour Guide License (when applicable), strong background in education or related fields, and flexibility to work during peak travel seasons.

Location: Position can be based in various U.S. cities including New York City, Washington D.C., and others; travel required across regions during employment.

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation ranges for this position are between $15 - $25 per hour.

Job Description:

At WorldStrides, the experience is everything. By joining our team you help provide moments that delight and open up the world of learning. Our team is truly passionate about making each experience a once in a lifetime opportunity for each traveler that is easy to manage from A to Z. Each journey is different, which is why we offer a broad range of experiential learning programs for groups and individuals of all ages throughout their lifelong learning journey.

Our business is season-specific. We hire only people who are available March through June or some significant portion of that time. Our programs are fast-paced and require several miles of walking each day in all types of weather while talking and managing groups of up to 55 people. We are an accredited travel school and the majority of our travelers are 8^th-graders. Our Course Leaders must be able to engage students in interactive learning. As a school, we require an FBI background check and TB test as a condition of employment. Our Course Leaders can be placed all over the United States to include New York, Boston, Chicago, California, Washington D.C., Florida, and more.

Responsibilities:

Educationally and Performance focused trips
Ideal for people who love to teach, but do not want to be constrained by a classroom
Support offered through WorldStrides On-Call with 24-hour emergency number for assistance
Coordination and security assistance provided at each hotel
Innovative professional development, training methods and materials
Detailed and customized itinerary provided for each group
Company has over 50 years of experience in planning programs that work
Competitive compensation packages with a discretionary bonus award system

Qualifications:

College and/or advanced degree preferred
Possession of current Tour Guide License in cities where a license is required
Background in Education, Travel, Performance, U.S. History, Social Studies or Science
Historical and logistical knowledge of assigned region
Prefer applicants live within the region where they will work
Availability/flexibility of schedule during spring and summer
Ability to adapt to unexpected changes to provide the best experience possible
Attendance at annual education seminars and participation in ride-along orientation trips
Highly skilled at multi-tasking and problem solving in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills; specifically, engaging groups and relaying information in a clear and interesting manner
Experience with and passion for working with students
Fun, energetic, and customer service-oriented
Physically capable of walking several miles a day; ability to move quickly and remain on feet most of the day

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