Instructor - College for Kids, Youth Programs (Part-Time, Temporary)
About The Position
JMU's Youth Programs department is looking for instructors to teach exciting, educational courses for our summer College for Kids Program! This program provides an enriching, educational, and fun experience for rising K - 8th grade students! It gives children the chance to expand their horizons by exploring a topic of interest. Children will work with experts (JMU staff/students, teachers, etc.) to discover talents they never knew they had, explore new ideas/fields of study, and develop a new passion for learning! These positions begin around May 8th and end on June 12th. College for Kids is scheduled for June 8th - 12th. Our morning sessions run from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM (instructors stay for lunch with their students) and afternoon sessions run from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM each day. Ideally, we would love for our instructors to teach full days (both sessions) for the duration of the week. Please visit https://www.jmu.edu/pce/programs/all/youth-programs/programs/collegeforkids/index.shtml for some examples of this past winter's College for Kids sessions (please note, instructors are responsible for coming up with their own course content- these are just examples of past courses).
Requirements
- Experience working with children (teaching, mentoring, camp counseling, or similar)
- Ability to manage a classroom effectively and handle behavioral challenges, address student needs, etc.
- Ability to maintain a calm, patient, and positive demeanor
- Clear and effective communication skills when interacting with campers, staff, and parents/guardians
- Ability to provide two different course ideas age-appropriate for attending campers
- Must pass a background check and professional reference checks
Responsibilities
- Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans/activities
- Lead a classroom of 6-10 campers
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of campers
- Foster a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages participation and exploration
- Serve as a reliable, supportive adult presence whom students feel comfortable approaching for guidance, help, or conflict resolution
Benefits
- A Tuition Waiver Program that allows employees to have tuition waived for undergraduate and graduate level courses taken at JMU.
- Free Access to the University Recreation Center (UREC): Employees can enjoy facility access and program registration privileges at UREC and University Park. This includes the climbing wall, equipment centers, and group exercise studios.
- A variety of voluntary benefits such as Pet Insurance, Identity Theft and Legal Protection Plans, and several other supplemental benefits.
- Holiday Breaks: The university is granted 12 holidays a year.
- Talent Development Trainings: The Talent Development department offers a wide variety of personal and professional trainings, eligible for all employees to join.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
