Temporary Summer Youth Programming Instructor

Position Description Summary

Henry Ford College presents a temporary instructor position in the Workforce and Professional Development Summer Career Exploration Academy Program. This role supports introducing youth in grades 6–12 to various career paths through workshops. The instructor develops and delivers lessons, manages student supervision, and ensures a safe, enriching learning environment.

• Civil Engineering and Construction Explorer:
  Build Your World! — July 7–10, 2025
• Leadership Exploration:
  Youth Leading Youth — July 7–10, 2025
• Leadership Exploration:
  Youth Leading Youth — July 21–24, 2025
• Automated Systems and Robotics Explorer — July 14–17, 2025

• Be engaging, patient, energetic and adaptable
• Supervision and group management
• Ability to foster teamwork and be innovative
• Results oriented
• Thoroughness
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, and persuasive)
• Building collaborative relationships
• Analytical thinking
• Forward and strategic thinking

• Interpersonal skills – Treats students, staff, faculty, and the community with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect.
• Communication – Ability to carry out verbal and written directions and to effectively communicate to HFC stakeholders.
• Integrity/honesty – Contributes to maintaining the integrity of the organization; displays high standards of ethical conduct.
• Continual learning – Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self‑development.
• Public service motivation – Shows a commitment to serve the public.
• Leveraging diversity – Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued.

• Dependability and reliability – Behaves consistently and predictably; reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
• Problem solving and decision‑making – Identify problems, analyze components, and define critical issues.
• Self‑management – Prioritizes goals and is accountable to complete necessary actions.
• Customer experience – Anticipates and meets internal and external customers’ needs.
• Innovative thinking – Develops useful ideas that are new, better, or unique.

• Prior teaching experience, working in an educational setting (formal or informal) and facilitating programming with youth grades 6th and higher.
• Youth engagement related to child development, elementary or secondary edutainment, recreation, or similar fields.

• Actively instruct and supervise youth for the duration of the workshop day, using best practices in group management.
• Implement educational activities with interactive and hands‑on elements to keep students engaged.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment that responds to youth medical, behavioral, and emotional needs.
• Be aware of students’ diverse needs and backgrounds, adapting teaching approach accordingly.
• Uphold scholarly and ethical standards of the discipline.
• Demonstrate respect for students as individuals, fostering a respectful classroom or online environment.
• Treat all students with respect and fairness without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, or other protected status.
• Demonstrate mastery of course material, preparing lessons and materials thoroughly.
• Make you available for student consultations and provide guidance to promote learning and success.
• Meet all scheduled classes and final presentations as scheduled.
• Be informed of the College's support services for students and recommend their use.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and behave professionally to maintain a scholarly atmosphere.

This announcement reflects general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.