Instructional Staff

About the Role

Title: Yale Young African Scholars - Online Program

Location: Remote

Job Description:

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Overview
Yale Young African Scholars (YYAS) is hiring instructional staff to teach, mentor, and supervise high school students in one or two sessions of our academic enrichment and leadership program for secondary school students from Africa.

YYAS will host a six-day virtual session on Zoom from 16 - 21 July 2026 and a 9-day residential session in Nairobi, Kenya from 8 – 16 August 2026. Preferred candidates include graduate or undergraduate students with a desire to teach online and/or in-person, and a passion for working cooperatively with others.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for teaching, mentoring, and inspiring talented African high school students, and are willing to work collaboratively to create a successful and memorable program.

Position Overview

Instructional staff will teach, mentor and supervise program participants during our online and/or residential session. This position is a good fit for anyone interested in:

Teaching and mentoring a diverse group of high school students;

Gaining experience in an African context;

Growing and improving as an educator.

Instructional staff play an essential role in developing our curriculum as well as taking on a wide array of academic and supervisory responsibilities. Instructional Staff responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Developing seminars on topics of personal and professional interest;

Leading admissions testing tutorials;

Facilitating university guidance workshops;

Facilitating project-based and skill-focused workshops;

Facilitating Family Time sessions over the course of the week;

Helping with participant attendance, in addition to check-in and check-out at the start and end of each session;

Contributing to the residential life aspects of the program

Job Description

Complete assignments, as requested.

Required Education and Experience

Will vary depending on the specific title of the position.  Some undergraduate/graduate positions may specify a student of a specific degree program, field of study, etc.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Will vary depending on the specific title of the position.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Job Category

Temporary/Casual

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

No Grade

Compensation Grade Profile

Hourly

Hourly Range

Time Type

Part time

Duration Type

Temporary / Casual (Fixed Term)

Work Model

Remote
Background Check Requirements

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Health Requirements 

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy. 
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