Instructor

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Instructor will serve and provide to help inspire STEM. Individual will be highly motivated, energetic and dedicated to introduce to all aspects of STEM and SEL inspiring instruction for education of youth K-5 or 6th-8th grade in focused centered classroom structure. As Instructor should be enthusiastic, experienced in teaching STEM instruction with demonstrated passion and experience in specialty, ideally in after-school settings. Instruction is achieved through a student-centered collaborative process which includes developing inquiry, technique, sharing and cultural experiences, engaging in dialogue rooted in STEM framework.

This position has the following management/supervisory responsibility (check only one):

☒This position includes no managerial or supervisory responsibilities. ☐This is a supervisory position. ☐This position is a managerial position. ☐This is a director/administrator position.

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among the students for whom they are responsible.
• Establish clear objectives for all lesson plans, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to students.
• Prepare materials and classrooms for activities.
• Deliver in-person presentations, introducing students to grade-appropriate STEM concepts.
• Collaborate with Education Director and Director to determine STEM and SEL related activities and Lessons.
• Facilitate a grade-appropriate science activity or experiment.
• Engage with school teachers and parents to elicit constructive feedback about the Education Program.
• Work with staff to ensure successful program implementation.
• Communicate with Education Program staff to maintain and improve program.
• Progressive development of student skills leading to a final project
• Provide support during academic/homework hour.
• Promotes positive character development in all youth.
• Set teaching goals for students.
• Provide a fun, encouraging, and disciplined atmosphere.
• Be able to control and motivate groups of pupils.
• Demonstrate leadership, dependability, patience, and concern for others.
• Communicate course information to students and parents.
• Provide structure of Lesson Planning and curriculum enhancement.
• Attend Professional Development instructor meetings.
• Communicate requested information to Director in a timely manner.
• Track student attendance, including late arrival and early departure to address any concerns.
• Have an understanding of health and safety.
• Follow administrative and governmental safety and personnel policies, procedures, and ordinances.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Associate degree or BA/BS in STEM or related field (preferred)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required.
• Certifications and credentials in respective skill-based activity highly preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Please indicate which level of activity best describes the position (check only one): ☐Sedentary Work (equivalent to lifting or exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may occasional walking or standing for brief periods of time). ☒Light Work (equivalent to lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work). ☐Medium Work (involves exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of these for Light Work). ☐Heavy Work (involves exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work). ☐Very Heavy Work (involves exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess of 50 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work).

WORK LOCATION:

The work location(s) required of incumbents in this position are as follows (check only one): ☐All work is completed in the office/ within the program. ☒Majority of work is completed in the office/program, with occasional trips to the community/other sites. ☐Work is completed equally in the office/program and in the community/other sites. ☐All work is completed in the community/other sites, with the exception of required meetings. ☐Majority of work is completed in the community/other sites, with occasional work done in the office/program.

WORK HOURS:

The work hours for this position are as follows (check all that apply): ☒Has standard work schedule (set hours). ☐May require work outside of standard work hours (evenings and weekends). ☐On-call as required. ☐Overtime may be required. ☐Position subject to possible mandation. ☐Shift work required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Incumbents in this position are exposed to the following environmental condition(s):

☒Not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. ☐Subject to infectious waste (typical of most patient care/housekeeping positions). ☐Subject to outside environmental conditions. ☒Subject to inside environmental conditions. ☒Subject to both environment conditions (work occurs inside and outside). ☐Subject to extreme heat (temps above 80 degrees Fahrenheit). ☐Subject to extreme cold (temps below 32 degrees Fahrenheit). ☐Subject to extreme noise (noise must be sufficient to cause shouting in order to be heard over ambient noise level). ☐Subject to extreme vibrations (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities of the whole body). ☐Subject to work hazards (ex: moving mechanical parts, electrical current, scaffolding in high places). ☐Subject to one or more condition that affects the respiratory system or skin (fumes, gas, dust, odors)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Please indicate which level of supervision is required for this position (check only one): ☐Close Supervision (provided with daily oversight of work day-to-day tasks, methods and functions. There are regular checks of tasks for quality and quantity of work. Employee performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referring to the written guidelines. Any deviation is reviewed by the supervisor). ☒Routine Supervision (provided with instructions on job requirements, methods, priorities and deadlines. Advice and assistance are provided as needed. There are regular and systematic reviews of progress, quality and output, usually at discrete times, but occasionally only upon completion). ☐General Supervision (provided with general instructions on an ongoing basis, usually covering only the broad aspects of the job. Incumbents exercise some control over both the technical and administrative aspects of work. Decision-making is limited in context to the completion of work tasks. Completed work is consistent with established guidelines, policies and procedures). ☐Limited Supervision (provided with clear statements of objectives and resources available. Oversight by the supervisor is only exercised on longer term goals and policy issues. Completed work is reviewed for compliance with laws and regulations, and adherence to program goals, objectives, budgetary limitations and general employer policies. This level is common among most mid-level managers). ☐Broad Supervision (provided with broad objectives and have broad responsibility for planning, organizing and prioritizing work. Employee exercises independent decision-making authority for determining work objectives and goals to be accomplished, independently plans, designs and carries out programs, projects in accordance with broad policy statements or legal requirements. This level is common among senior management).

Acknowledgment of Job Description This will acknowledge that I have received, reviewed, and understand the above job description and will discuss with my supervisor if I have any questions. I further acknowledge that I am capable of performing the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. I understand and agree that nothing in this job description is binding, and the organization remains free to change the duties and responsibilities of the above-described job at any time, without notice, and at its discretion. I further understand and agree that nothing in this job description changes my status as an at-will employee, meaning that either the organization or I can terminate our employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice.

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