Youth Enrichment Services Instructor

Brief Description Of Job

Lincoln Land Community College is looking for contractual, part-time, nonbenefited instructors to teach various non-credit academic enrichment classes to school-age youth. Opportunities exist to teach in the fall or spring semesters and/or the College for Kids Summer Camp program. Instructors are involved in setting class dates and times and are empowered to offer as many classes as desired based on their area of interest and skill set(s).

Lincoln Land Community College is looking for contractual, part-time, nonbenefited instructors to teach various non-credit academic enrichment classes to school-age youth. Opportunities exist to teach in the fall or spring semesters and/or the College for Kids Summer Camp program. Instructors are involved in setting class dates and times and are empowered to offer as many classes as desired based on their area of interest and skill set(s).

Youth Enrichment Instructors are needed in various areas including, but not limited to, fine arts, creative and performing arts, computer science and gaming, coding, graphic design, fitness and health, history, communication and language arts, public speaking, foreign languages, science, math, STEAM , STEM , arts and crafts, photography, gardening, workforce and career exploration, personal finance, magic, and strategy and role playing games.

• Developing curriculum for non-credit classes
• Providing a safe, positive and innovative learning environment and promote active engaged learning for all students.
• Managing student behavior and reporting any concerns to the Youth Enrichment Services Coordinator or designee.
• Maintaining accurate reporting (attendance, evaluations, etc.)
• Assisting with marketing and recruitment of students for classes
• Submit HR paperwork, supply/material lists, and lesson plans by established deadlines.
• Assuming responsibility for the care of materials, supplies, equipment and facilities.
• Report any concerns to the Youth Enrichment Services Coordinator.
• Complying with department and college policies and procedures

Pay is dependent upon class being taught but will be no less than $28/hour. Work schedules will depend upon student enrollment. In addition, instructors are needed to teach in LLCC’s ACT Test Preparation Seminar at $42/hour.

• Applicants must possess a bachelor’s or master’s degree in education or a corresponding area or related area of the ACT .
• Familiarity with the ACT exam structure and testing strategies.
• A passion for student success and academic excellence.
• Recent teaching or tutoring experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

The Paid Leave for All Workers Act allows part-time employees to earn 1 hour of PTO for every 40 hours worked. For more information on this benefit, please visit IL Department of Labor, PFLA Act .