Instructor I Department: Youth & Education Location: Dearborn, MI START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3088828&source=3088828-CJB-0) 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 START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3088828&source=3088828-CJB-0)