Program Leader Global Nav HS - Summer

Program Leader Global Nav HS Job Description

Position: Program Leader – Summer 2026

Department: CIEE Global Navigator High School Study Abroad

To apply to this position, please start your application at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./programleaders

Interested in shaping the global leaders of tomorrow? Next summer, experience the job of a lifetime!

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CIEE is a nonprofit study abroad and intercultural exchange organization that transforms lives and builds bridges between individuals and nations through study abroad and international exchange experiences that help people develop skills for living in a globally interdependent and multi-cultural world.

• You will change the world. CIEE builds bridges between people, countries, and cultures. We help young people participate in high-quality international exchange and study abroad programs that bring the world together. We change lives; our alumni change the world. Be part of the change!
• You will be part of a fast-paced, international, and collaborative team of professionals. CIEE operates the largest nonprofit network of study abroad locations, with facilities and staff in 29 countries. Additionally, we help international participants from over 140 countries come to the USA each year. Committed to excellence and solving whatever problem the world throws at them, CIEE professionals work on international teams and are dedicated to advancing our 77‑year‑old mission to make the world a more peaceful place.

We’re looking for experienced and enthusiastic U.S. high school teachers, counselors, coaches, and global travel enthusiasts to lead our high school participants through their summer abroad experiences in 35+ global locations.

This fun, summer job for teachers and other professionals happens between June and August and can last 3 to 4 weeks. If you believe that studying abroad brings people closer together and want to help high school students safely experience the world as their mentor and leader, apply now e.org/programleaders!

• Support participants 24/7 for the duration of the program. Counsel them on homesickness and culture shock, facilitate thoughtful discussion and reflection, and share your enthusiasm for the local language/culture/program topic.
• Cultivate a positive group dynamic and help participants connect with peers from diverse backgrounds. Support interpersonal development.
• Manage participants’ behavioral and academic issues. Report all medical or behavioral incidents to local CIEE center staff with detailed documentation within 24 hours. Report any serious concerns immediately.
• Assist local CIEE center staff with program logistics, group management and other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.
• Collaborate with co-leaders to publish weekly blog posts for the high school summer abroad blog for the duration of the program.
• Complete an online training course (5‑6 hours estimated to complete) and attend 4‑5 virtual training sessions held in late April or early May. (Dates TBD)
• Chaperone the group flights for U.S.
  
  -based participants traveling to and from program.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator.

• $400/week for your 1st year
• $450/week for your 2nd year
• $500/week for your 3rd year and beyond
• Receive a referral bonus for every new program leader you refer to CIEE and who travels on a Global Navigator program. $75 for Thematic Programs and $125 for Language and Culture Programs, except Spanish.
• Round-trip airfare to the program (ground transport, meals, one checked bag)
• Full room and board for the duration of the program
• Red Cross CPR and First Aid training (if you are not currently certified)
• iNext International Travel and Health Insurance (for US based PLs only)
• Visa fees where necessary
• Vaccinations required by embassy to apply for a visa to the program location where necessary

• Experience working with high school students in a leadership position required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Passport valid through February 2027. CIEE will cover the cost of visas where necessary but…