Community Education - Youth Programs Instructor

Parkland College

1d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Community Education provides a variety of youth courses for students, ages 6-18 years, in a relaxed, non-graded environment on a part-time, class by class basis throughout the year after school, a weekend or series of weekends. Courses should engage students in learning that will be challenging and offer a "hands-on" experience. 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, culinary, pottery/ceramics, introduction to medicine/medical careers, and 3D design and construction. Hiring is contingent upon the course proposal and meeting the minimum class.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) years' experience in education (teaching) or related field and/or teaching children ages six (6) through eighteen (18) years.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Demonstrated passion and proficiency in the proposed subject area.
• Provide classroom and/or online instruction to meet stated course objectives.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication. Professional attitude and ability to work with others.
• Ability to work with individuals from various backgrounds 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.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Nice To Haves

• 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, culinary, pottery/ceramics, introduction to medicine/medical careers, and 3D design and construction.
• Specifically, proposals in the following areas will be given consideration: coding, app invention, robotics, engineering, circuit building, graphic design; introduction to invention, painting, fiber arts, weather/climate change, chemistry, physics, introduction to languages, simple construction, and/or cultural studies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Adjunct Faculty appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and have a salary range of $25.00 - 35.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level