Aspects of Leadership Facilitator

Each year, LEDA’s Summer Institute serves 100+ high-achieving high school juniors from low-income families, recruited from across the nation to become LEDA Scholars. Throughout the intensive five-week program, Scholars participate in a rigorous seminar-style course called Aspects of Leadership, as well as receiving college guidance, writing instruction, and standardized test preparation while experiencing a supervised version of collegiate residential life.

Position Overview:

LEDA is seeking experienced instructors to facilitate the Aspects of Leadership course during LEDA’s 2026 Summer Institute.

The Aspects of Leadership course is a core component of each Scholar’s summer experience. The Aspects of Leadership curriculum has three goals: 1) to help scholars practice and develop academic skills they will need to succeed at selective colleges, 2) to expose them to social issues that impact members of the LEDA community, 3) to introduce Scholars to leadership skills that are transferable across many leadership situations. Through challenging reading assignments, class discussions, collaborative activities, and project-based learning, Scholars reach these goals, while building a strong and lasting community. The role of the facilitator is to implement the curriculum, offer space for Scholars to learn about themselves and each other, while growing as leaders.

Facilitators will instruct approximately 17 students. Classes meet 3 days per week for 3 hour blocks.

The 2026 Summer Institute will take place from June 20 through July 25, with the first three weeks at Princeton and the last two weeks at Yale. Facilitators are required to arrive on the Princeton campus one week prior to the Summer Institute for staff training. Room and board are provided.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively implement the Aspects of Leadership curriculum;
• Provide five weeks of instruction from late June through late July/early August
• Hold two office hours once per week on a weekday evening;
• Complete evaluations & assessments for Scholars according to the guidelines shared during training;
• Participate in weekly departmental meetings and interdepartmental meetings as assigned;
• Help to organize and host our LEDA student conference during the final week of the program;
• Seamlessly include LEDA visitors (e.g. staff, board members, funders) in the classroom during site visits, as needed;
• Participate in the larger LEDA community by attending key community events and collaborating with LEDA staff to provide holistic student support;
• Uphold and enforce the policies and procedures of the LEDA Scholars program.

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree required, preference given to candidates with a strong background in political science, history, studies in race and ethnicity, philosophy, sociology, education, or a related field
• Minimum two years of teaching experience required, preference given to candidates who have taught high-achieving students and/or discussion-based courses at the college level
• An engaging and dynamic teaching style, including the ability to facilitate student discussion and critical thinking regarding controversial subject matter
• Experience and competence with classroom discussions on issues related to sexuality, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and identity
• A passion for helping students achieve their full potential academically and personally
• Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g. strategic/project planning, management, budgeting, goal and vision setting, organizing, etc.) a plus
• Willingness to work with a highly collaborative staff and faculty
• Must be up to date with vaccinations required by the state of NJ

Compensation:

This position is a seasonal and temporary appointment and will be compensated at $6750 for the term of this engagement (5 weeks of Summer Institute + 1 week of training). This pay is subject to any applicable federal, state and local tax withholding. Room & board is provided free of cost to LEDA staff.

Please note: This position is not eligible for benefits. Travel expenses to and from Summer Institute University are the responsibility of the employee. LEDA will arrange travel from Princeton to Yale during the program.

To apply:

Submit a cover letter and résumé/CV with “Facilitator” in the subject line to employment@ledascholars.org. Candidates who apply by the priority deadline of March 1 are guaranteed review of their materials.