Community Education Youth Programs Instructor

Community Education provides a variety of youth courses for students, ages 5-18 years, in a relaxed, non-graded environment. Courses should engage students in learning that will be challenging and offer a "hands on" experience.

Please visit us online at https://www.parkland.edu/Main/Academics/Community-Education/Youth-Programs for more information.

Program Goals:

Youth programs are designed to attain the following goals:

·       Provide hands-on explorations in specialized fields such as science, math, language arts, computer science, technology, humanities and fine arts.

·       Provide challenging experiences and intellectual stimulation for students to develop their special interests.

·       Build key skills for future success

·       Expose students to a learning atmosphere that will motivate them to achieve their highest potential.

Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that will engage students in math, science, culinary arts, technology, fine and visual arts, and math, but are not limited to these topics.

Examples include but are not limited to the following subject areas are: robotics, coding, video game design, graphic arts, painting, pottery/ceramics, introduction to medicine/medical careers, and 3D design and construction.

All Applicants must submit:

A Parkland College employment application online.Three (3) Professional references.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Hiring is contingent upon courses meeting minimum enrollment

·       Submit complete daily lesson plans, course syllabus, proposed supply list and budget by established deadline.

·       Provide classroom instructions in accordance with stated objectives, and established course outline.

·       Commit to teach the entire class time.

·       Patience when working with youth.

·       Maintain high standard of teaching and learning in classroom.

·       Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree

Demonstrated proficiency in the proposed area.

Two (2) years' experience in education (teaching) or related field and/or teaching children ages eight (8) through eighteen (18) years.

Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication. Professional attitude and ability to work with others.

Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.

Ability to commit to the full session for which they are applying. All classes are contingent upon meeting minimum enrollment.

Must pass a criminal background check with fingerprinting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience.
• Presentation or public speaking experience.