Our People
WE ARE A GLOBAL COMMUNITY
Who you travel with matters. We are passionate educators, community builders, and inspired human beings.
INSTRUCTORS
We feel honored to work with an incredible group of global educators. With an average of 4+ years living abroad and local language fluency, our instructors have developed the skills to return to communities as cross-cultural liaisons. Our instructors draw upon personal networks to create opportunities for connection and guide participants as they navigate inter-cultural nuances. We hope you take a moment to get to know them.
High Retention Rate
On average, over 80% of our instructors return each year; over 60% have worked 3+ programs.
Education
The majority of our instructors hold a masters degree or PhD.
Life Experience
Dragons Instructors average 30+ years of age and have a wide range of professional backgrounds.
DIVERSITY
51% male, 49% female; the majority were born outside of the U.S. and are multilingual.
ADMIN TEAM
Dragons instructor community is supported by an administrative team comprised of veteran guides, program directors, risk managers, and curriculum developers based in both in Colorado and abroad. The majority of Dragons admin team has instructed in the field for Dragons and thus experientially understand the myriad dynamics involved in creating profound cross-cultural learning experiences.
To learn more about the team of people that support Dragons international programming in the field, please peruse the admin team profiles.
JOIN US – EMPLOYMENT
Do you think you’re a good fit to Dragons? If so, we’d love to hear from you. To see our Administrative and Instructor openings, learn about our instructor qualifications, responsibilities, and benefits please visit our Employment Opportunities.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Where There Be Dragons is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. Similarly, Dragons does not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We celebrate diversity and believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our community and is vital to the work of cross-cultural education. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and merit and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
