Youth Programs Adjunct

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Youth Programs Adjuncts

Campus Location: Morristown Campus ( Employees are assigned to a “home” location but may occasionally or regularly be required to work at other WSCC locations.)

Job Purpose:  The overall purpose of this position is to instruct/ coordinate youth courses under the direction of the Director of Workforce Training Youth Programs. The incumbent is to prepare and implement curriculum as well as supervise students during youth program/s.

Youth Programs Open Adjunct Positions and Required Standards:

Ham Radio Adjunct: HAMtastic Technology – Students will be introduced to basic electronics, radio science, satellite communications, and Amateur Radio through hands-on activities, and demonstrations. The course will empower students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to understand, operate, and appreciate the wonders of radio technology. A Skytracker Balloon will be launched, weather permitting.

Required Job Standards:

• Minimum HAM Radio Technician License; Preferred General Class License
• 2 or more years as a licensed HAM Radio Operator either Technician, General, Advanced or Extra Class
• Knowledge and experience launching a Skytracker Balloon
• Introduce various HAM Radio activities for students to participate.
• Encourage students to continue to study for the HAM Radio Technician License

Underwater Robotics Adjunct: Underwater Robotics – Have you ever thought about how the Navy inspects the hulls of their nuclear submarines or how scientists explore the ocean that are too deep for human divers. The answer, underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROV). Students in this class will have the opportunity to explore the design, construction and programming of a ROV.

Required Job Standards:

• Proficient in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical robotic components
• Knowledge of buoyancy, propulsion, soldering, 3-D printing, use of various CAD applications

Games Galore Adjunct: Games Galore! – Teamwork, social skills, creativity, and logical thinking … you’ll need all of those to win in this class. From water games to thinking games, this class will have creative fun. There will be many challenges both inside and outside the classroom as we learn the art of “playing nice.” 

Required Job Standards:

• Proficient in fun, engaging, and educational student leadership activities
• Knowledge of implementing team-building exercises and group projects

Physics Adjunct: Physics – Emphasis in this class will be placed on using laboratory equipment to perform basic physics experiments. Subjects included will be mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics (including lasers and telescopes) and sound. The physics of rocket flight will be discussed and model rockets will be launched as part of the experiments.

Required Job Standards:

• Experience building and launching model rockets of various sizes
• Demonstrated knowledge of Physics including current developments and technologies in the field of Physics, or a closely related field is a requirement.

VEX Robotics Adjunct: VEX Robotics – Students will explore the design and creation process, as well as coding and learning how to move the robots, use sensors, control robot arms, and control robots to complete various challenges that simulate real world robotics competitions.

Required Job Standards:

• Experience with VEX EXP, Metal Construction and Coding
• Knowledge of VEX Robotic Competition. Preferred mentor or coach of VEX Robotic Competition Team.

Cooking (Let’s Fire It Up) Adjunct: Let’s Fire It Up – Are you tired of peanut butter and jelly? Students will learn basic culinary techniques and terms. This course will include a cooking project that will fire up the student and quiet the growls of the empty stomachs.

Required Job Standards:

• Create creative recipes and teach children about new ingredients and healthy foods in an engaging and hands-on way.
• Know cooking principles, techniques, and how to prepare menus from scratch. You should also be familiar with different cuisines and cooking styles

Language (Chinese) Adjunct: Chinese 汉 语 – This course introduces the fundamental elements of the Chinese language within a cultural context in a FUN way! Emphasis is on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities in mandarin Chinese.  This knowledge prepares students to effectively communicate in mandarin on a limited range of topics related to everyday situations. We will explore many interesting aspects of Chinese culture and history through fun activities and interaction with native Chinese speaker. 

Required Job Standards:

• Proficient in the Mandarin language.
• Knowledge of traditional Chinese culture

Language (German) Adjunct: German Wie wäre es mit Deutsch als eine zweite Sprache – “How about German as a second language”— This course introduces the fundamental elements of the German language within a cultural context. Emphasis is on the development of basic listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Upon completion, students should be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to spoken and written German and demonstrate cultural awareness.

Required Job Standards:

• Proficient in the German language
• Knowledge of traditional German culture to include people, language and food

Language (Spanish) Adjunct: Spanish – ¿Desea aprender español – “Do you want to learn Spanish” This introductory Spanish course is designed for middle school students with little or no previous experience in the language.  Students will be using the language through a variety of activities designed to enhance fluency and proficiency.

Required Job Standards:

• Proficient in the Spanish language
• Knowledge of traditional Spanish culture to include activities, festivals, food and music

Driver’s Education Adjunct: - Educate teen drivers on the factors that contribute to crashes. Help drivers develop skills to handle a variety of driving hazards

Required Job Standards:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Must have a valid Tn Driver’s License
• Experience teaching classroom and behind-the-wheel
• Certified to instruct drivers education
• Education: Have a high school diploma or General Education Diploma
• Driver's license: Have a valid driver's license that has not been suspended, revoked, or canceled in the three years prior to hire

Muggle Studies Adjunct: Muggle Studies: A Harry Potter Experience – Students will experience a day in the life of a Hogwarts student. Students will be sorted into Hogwarts houses and follow a class schedule which will take them to Potions, Care of Magical Creatures, Creative Writing, and Arithmancy.

Required Job Standards:

• Knowledge of the daily lives of Muggles, and how they were able to live without magic, but instead used electricity, technology and science
• Be able to offer students alternatives to magic, topics may include but not limited to radio, plumbing, electrical and flight

Sign Language Adjunct: Sign Language Level I – Students in this beginning course will receive a wonderful introduction to the fourth most used language in the United States! Students will learn and practice the manual alphabet, basic nouns, verbs and pronouns. Many other signs, including, but not limited to categories such as family members, colors, foods and seasons will also be studied.

Required Job Standards:

• Teach ASL (American Sign Language) to students through various activities such as learning to sign a popular song or other ASL activities
• Educate students about the Deaf community

Pottery Adjunct: Pottery – Join us for an adventure with clay.  This class encourages participants to develop their creative ability and to express themselves artistically. Please bring an apron or over shirt to protect your clothing from staining and bring snacks. Also bring a box to take your fabulous treasures home at the end of the program.

Required Job Standards:

• Instruct the youth pottery class; plans curriculum and oversees inventory.
• Must be able to use a kiln properly to fire projects without supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Deliver quality instruction during the arranged time set forth in the schedule
  
• Demonstrate excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
  
• Utilize technology as recommended (prior computer experience recommended)
  
• Administer, complete and return requested surveys and evaluations
  
• Notify appropriate personnel of inability to meet a scheduled class
  
• Check and respond to institutional email within 48 hours
  
• Adhere to deadlines for assigned duties and tasks as requested
  
• Complete other duties as assigned
  

Behavioral Core Competencies:

• Works effectively as team member to achieve goals and objectives.
  
• Shares information readily with others and listens effectively, showing openness to new ideas
  
• Treats team members with dignity and trust and shows respect for others’ race, nationality, gender, age, background, perspectives, experience and style.
  
• Displays a high degree of personal effectiveness; pursues objectives with consistent determination. Willing and prepared to accept personal responsibility for actions, both positive and negative.
  
• Treats team members with respect. Willingly responds to requests for assistance from team members.
  
• Respects the College’s rich heritage and historical achievements by embracing important changes that advance the College’s mission while honoring the past.
  
• Exercises discretion and forethought in the efficient utilization of organizational resources, showing respect for the organization’s generous benefactors and supporters.
  

Leadership & Supervisory:  This position provides additional assistance and support to the Director of Workforce Training Youth Programs before, during and after all youth programs.

Environment & Working Conditions:  Temperature-controlled environment with occasional fluctuations and good lighting; moderate noise level; regular interruptions.  Outdoor working conditions may be necessary, dependent upon camp.  Indoor pool conditions, high humidity and heat.

Physical Demands (including requirements for travel or working nights/weekends/holidays):

• Ability to lift heavy equipment and various supplies to move them to different campus locations.
• Travel between campus locations maybe required in order to prepare different instructional camps.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of this job.

Requisition #499731

Posting Closing: Open Until Filled.