Instructor II Job Indianapolis Indiana USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Indianapolis

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:
- 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

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
Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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