Ada Jenkins Center - LEARN Works Instructor (part-time)

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title : LEARN Works Instructor

Reports to : Director of Education Services

Classification : Non-exempt

Category : Part-time, seasonal

(In-Person, Monday-Friday from 2 : 30-4 : 30pm, from mid-Aug. through mid-May, occasional extended shift)

Job Summary :

Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Education Services and in accordance with the mission of the Ada Jenkins Center and purpose of the LEARN Works Program, the LEARN Works Instructor will collaborate with a LEARN Works Instructor partner to be directly responsible for supervising and supporting a group of elementary aged students towards the progression of grade level reading.

Job Qualifications :

• Minimally one year certificate from college or technical school; or six months to a year of related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least 1 year of experience working with elementary school students preferred.
• Must already be familiar with or willing to learn and employ the program's philosophy utilizing Love and Logic principles in working children and families.
• Prior experience working with volunteers preferred.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Comfortable with conducting online instruction and familiar with Google apps preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certified. If not currently certified at the time of hire, certification can be acquired shortly after.

Skills, Abilities and Attributes :

Principle Functions :

Support the academic development of elementary students :

Manage classrooms and develop students' social skills :

Model student expectations and the Love and Logic philosophy for program participants.

Ensure the Love and Logic philosophy is consistently applied in classroom and other settings.

Complete Administrative / Routine Tasks :

Manage personal growth :

Establish a relationship, communicate, and collaborate with partners :

Physical and Mental Requirements :

The Ada Jenkins Center is committed to providing a means for job applicants who have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. The following is a description of the physical and mental abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position :

Ada Jenkins Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.