Classes Instructor

The Classes Instructor is responsible for conducting week-long, topic specific, grade blocked (K-9th), STEAM classes. The instructor delivers and modifies hands-on curriculum ensuring students are safely supervised and engaged. This position also communicates within the Classes team and to families while following written procedures.

Essential

Job Responsibilities

* Delivers engaging week-long STEAM curriculum for students in grades K-8;

* Supervises students to ensure a safe, fun, and engaging environment for up to 25 students;

* Communicates effectively with students, caregivers, co-workers, and supervisors about programming expectations and procedures;

* Communicates with community organizations and other outside contacts;

* Prepares and organizes classroom to facilitate an effective learning environment;

* Actively integrates diversity, equity, access, and inclusion through a racial equity lens across their work.

Secondary

Job Responsibilities

Secondary responsibilities include-but are not limited to-the following:

* Provide first aid care to participants and staff when necessary;

* Provide classroom and peer support.

* Communicates with community organizations and other outside contacts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

REQUIREMENTS:

* Comfortable leading groups of students;

* Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with an emphasis on effectively interacting with and engaging diverse audiences;

* Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and team work;

* Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products;

* Exercises sound judgment while upholding high integrity and ethical standards;

* Ability to learn current equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice theories and practical applications, including critical theories of systemic oppression, unconscious bias, and personal identity and intersectionality matters;

* Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills that adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements.

Education & Work Experience

REQUIREMENTS:

* Minimum one year prior classroom, enrichment, or youth engagement experience;

* Demonstrated experience or ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often with stringent and overlapping time constraints;

* Demonstrated experience or ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in a professional work environment.

Additional Requirements/Preferences;
Including Licenses and Certifications

REQUIREMENTS:

* Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks and reference checks;

* Current CPR and First-Aid Certification.