Instructor II

Instructor II role at Access

Job Status:
Part-time

Program Information:
School assignments may be located in schools in the Detroit Public School system.

Hours and days vary by site. School Year (12-14 hours per week):
Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 6:30pm. Summer (12-14 hours per week):
Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 3:30pm.

Program

Summary:

ACCESS recognizes the challenge that many students face in reaching proficiency levels in core subject areas (English and math); that is why the Out of School Time program can provide students with the foundational skills needed to succeed in school, post‑secondary, and in the workforce. This year‑round STEM‑focused program (32 weeks in the school year; 6 weeks in the summer) reinforces academic skills focusing on reading and math, encourages critical thinking, helps students discover/build new interests, and promotes healthy living.

Low student‑to‑staff ratios ensure personalized learning, and youth development activities address students' social emotional learning needs. Students receive a daily hot nutritious meal. Parents/caregivers are offered free literacy and parenting education classes.

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, the Instructor II creates and provides a safe learning environment designed to engage students in academic, mental and physical health, life‑skills, and enrichment activities in an after‑school setting.

• Create lesson plans and implement instructional activities that contribute to a climate where students are actively engaged in meaningful learning experiences.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Identify, select and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and offer plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record‑keeping procedures.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with students, parents and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with students, parents, peers and community.
• Ensure that student growth and achievement is continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area and/or program classification.
• Assume responsibility for meeting their course and school‑wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrate gains in student performance.
• Meet performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or as the result of organizational planning.
• Knowledge of common core standards, core knowledge and competencies and out‑of‑school‑time/standards.
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Educational processes and techniques attributed to the age group of assigned functional area.

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications, including Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

• Minimum Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree or 120 credit hours from an accredited university/college.
• Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelor’s degree.
• Preferred Disciplines:
  Early Childhood Education, Elementary or Secondary Education, Physical Education and Recreation, Child Development, Child Guidance/Counseling, Child Psychology, Family Studies, Social Work, Human Services, Youth Development or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in an educational setting.
• Any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources.

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:
  None.
• Licenses/Certifications Required within one year from Date of Hire: 16 clock hours of training throughout the year.

• Hours:
  
  After‑school hours but may vary based on assigned school. Hours may vary between 2pm and 6pm depending on the site. Some additional hours may be required.
• Travel Required:
  
  None.
• Working Environment:
  Climate controlled office.