Instructor I

Instructor I

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create lesson plans and implement activities that contribute to a climate where children and students are actively engaged in age-appropriate play, learning and meaningful experiences
• May teach participant basic concepts of alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, and comparison
• Effectively use age-appropriate behavioral techniques to redirect participant's behavior
• 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 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 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
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of effective early childhood learning and play activities
• Age-appropriate methods of redirecting inappropriate behaviors
• May require knowledge of common core standards, and competencies out of school time standards

Skill in:

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

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:
  • Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited university/college
  • Preference will be given to candidates with an Associate degree
• Required Disciplines:
  • Education or related field:
  • 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 to be considered for employment or provide documentation demonstrating that this test was completed and passed with an equivalent score within the past three years.
  • Adult and Family Learning: Early Childhood Education or CDA Child Development Associate Credential
• At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience
• 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:

After School hours:

• Hours: Normal business hours
• 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program: Work 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

Working Environment: Climate controlled office