Teaching Assistant for the GCI Summit 2026

Eligibility 

TA Applicants must meet the following criterion: 

• Current college sophomore or above and/or at least 20 years old, recent college graduate or graduate student
• Prior experience working with youth as a teacher, resident advisor, mentor or counselor
• GCI Ambassador (alumni of GCI Fellowship or LEAD Challenge program)

Commitment 

If selected, GCI Teaching Assistants must commit to the following: 

• GCI Summit at the University of St Andrews from July 21 - August 3 (including Orientation, Summit, and wrap-up)
• All pre and post-program requirements, including virtual orientation calls
• A background check 

What GCI is looking for

BMM is seeking proactive leaders who are enthusiastic to learn and interact with students from other cultures. Successful applicants will be interested in social entrepreneurship and have excellent oral and written communication and problem-solving skills. Past experience working with secondary school students, living or traveling extensively abroad, or learning another language is preferred.

Desired Experience

• Experience as a camp counselor, college RA, or working with adolescents in a structured environment
• Ability to lead group events and facilitate planned workshops
• Highly responsible and comfortable with enforcing rules
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse team 
• Flexible and comfortable pivoting
• Engaging and energetic personal affect

Expectations During the Summit

• Work closely with and receive coaching from the BMM team
• Ensure the safety and well-being of the Fellows
• Serve as a role model for the Fellows, especially as related to maintaining the standards laid out in the Rules & Regulations
• Adapt to an intensive schedule with evolving projects and events 
• Support Fellows in developing GSPs
• Lead extracurricular activities in afternoons and evenings
• Play an active role in building community 
• Execute program logistics and operations as instructed by the BMM Team
• Assist the Fellows in maintaining dorm cleanliness 
• Be available for the entire Summit and able to disconnect from outside work, school, or volunteer commitments

Application Timeline

Saturday November 1, 2026 at 12:00AM ET- Application Opens 

Sunday, January 3, 2027 at 11:59PM ET - Application Closes 

End of January 2027 - Notification of Application Status

Sunday, May 23, 2027 - Supplemental forms and travel confirmation due

Additional deadlines for commitment and enrollment forms will be communicated upon acceptance. Feel free to reach out to support@baldmountainmeadow.com with application content or timeline questions.

Application Materials & Requirements

Applicant biography, current Resume/CV, and an interview with the BMM team. 

BMM is seeking proactive leaders from within the GCI Ambassadorship community to serve as Teaching Assistants for the 2027 Fellowship cohort. We invite you to apply if you have a record of excellent oral and written communication and an ongoing enthusiasm for learning about different cultures. Past experience working with secondary school students, living or traveling extensively abroad, or learning other languages is preferred. Teaching Assistants must be able to attend orientation at the University of St Andrews in Scotland from July 21-24, 2027, the entire GCI Summit from July 25 - August 2, 2027 and stay for the debrief and wrap-up through August 3, 2027. 

Compensation

BMM will offer a stipend for the Teaching Assistant role during the GCI Summit. Orientation and Summit expenses including room and board, airfare, and local travel to/from St Andrews, Scotland and transportation during the Summit will be covered by BMM.