• Instructor I

    Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Serv (Dearborn, MI)


    Instructor I

     

    Department: Youth & Education

     

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    Job Title: Instructor I

     

    Job Status: Part-time, up to 24 hours weekly

     

    Job Summary: 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: a GPA of at least 2.75 in language arts and math courses is required and will be required to score 70% or higher on basic mathematics and language arts assessment to be considered for employment

    + Adult and Family Learning: Early Childhood Education or CDA Child Development Associate Credential

     

    ~and~

     

    + 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 very between 2pm and 6pm depending on the site. Some additional hours may be required.

     

    Travel Required: None

     

    Working Environment: Climate controlled office

     

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