Instructor II

Job Title:

Instructor II

Job Status:
Part-time

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

Hours and days vary by site:

School Year (12-14 hours per week) - Monday through Thursday, Tuesday through Friday, Monday through Friday; 2:00pm - 6:30pm

Summer (12-14 hours per week) - Monday through Thursday, Tuesday through Friday, Monday through 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

* 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

* Educational processes and techniques attributed to age group of assigned functional area

Skill in:

* Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office and Google Docs

Ability to:

* 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

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

* Minimum Degree

Required:

* Bachelors degree or 120 credit hours from an accredited university/college

* Preference will be given to candidates with a bachelors 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

~and~

* 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:

* 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

Working Conditions:

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 generally required

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