Broadreach leads immersive, international summer programs for high school students with a focus on veterinary science, including a 21-day veterinary science program in Costa Rica.
Our most successful instructors are positive, flexible, team players who are able to create a fun, cohesive and supportive community while supporting students. Broadreach instructors are energetic and empathetic role models. They excel in building meaningful relationships with young adults and demonstrate being a respectful traveler. Groups typically have 8-12 students and are led by two Broadreach instructors. Instructors live and travel with their group of students, so this is a 24/7 role.
Our instructors will lead a college level course for high schools where they earn academic credits from Lesley University. Instructors will relay information through lectures, guided discussions, assist with collecting research data and provide context to students as they observe local outfitters, and animal clinics. This trip will have 4 main parts, where the group will visit a farm with cows and goats, visit an equine center, observe spay and neuter clinics and volunteer at a wildlife sanctuary.
As the academic lead for a program, you will be responsible for issuing and grading assignments including journal entries, research presentations, midterms and finals. We will provide course syllabus and program materials to our instructors prior to the summer.
Responsibilities Include: Managing health and safety of students, maintaining a positive attitude through challenging circumstances, leading games, participating in service-learning activities, developing students’ personal growth, facilitating inclusive group dynamics and demonstrating respectful travel, leading academic discussion and grading student assignments.
Required Qualifications:
– Minimum master’s degree in animal science, or related field, Preferred: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
– A passion for mentoring and inspiring students.
– Physically fit and able to participate in adventure activities such as hiking, rafting, snorkeling, etc.
– Strong organizational skills to manage program budgets, student documents and confirm logistics with local outfitters.
– Strong Spanish language skills are preferred.
Instructors are paid a daily stipend. Airfare and food/accommodations are included.
Our office is based in Raleigh, NC, Instructors will lead a program based in Costa Rica from July 11th to August 5th.
Broadreach is committed to fostering a culture of Inclusive Excellence. We celebrate differences in age, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status and other characteristics that help broaden our perspectives. It is our aim, that all our staff, students and partners reflect and embrace these values.
