Education ​/ Teaching Instructor, Child Development​/Support

Job Title

Instructor I

Part‑time, up to 24 hours weekly

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

• Create lesson plans and implement activities that foster a climate where children and students are actively engaged in age-appropriate play, learning, and meaningful experiences.
• Teach participants basic concepts of alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, and comparisons as appropriate.
• Use age-appropriate behavioral techniques to redirect participants’ behavior.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and propose plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record‑keeping procedures.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, participants, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with participants, parents, peers, and the community.
• Ensure continuous and appropriate student growth and achievement for the age group, subject area, and program classification.
• Assume responsibility for meeting 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 organizational planning.
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of effective early childhood learning and play activities.
• Age‑appropriate methods of redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
• Knowledge of common core standards and competencies required for out‑of‑school time programs.

• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications, including Microsoft Office.

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Incite enthusiasm, influence, motivate, and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Interpret and apply policies, 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:
  Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited university/college. Preference is given to candidates with an Associate degree.
• Experience:
  
  At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training approved by Human Resources.
• Required Disciplines:
  • Education or related field.
  • For the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program:
    Applicants must achieve a score of 70% or higher on the basic mathematics and language arts assessment administered by ACCESS, or provide documentation of an equivalent score within the past three years.
  • For Adult and Family Learning:
    Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate Credential.

• No licenses or certifications required at the date of hire.
• Within one year from date of hire: 16 clock hours of training throughout the year.

After‑school hours may vary by site, typically between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., with possible additional hours.

Travel required:

None. Working environment:
Climate‑controlled office.