Instructor - Early Childhood

The City of Frederick•Frederick, MD

About The Position

The Instructor in the City of Frederick Recreation Department provides safe, effective, and motivating group classes for participants of all levels. The role provides leadership by monitoring and encouraging participation, staying informed about current trends in the area of expertise, and presenting a positive, professional, and competent image of the City through quality programs designed to meet community needs. For the Early Childhood program, the Instructor maintains a supervised and safe environment, delivers developmentally appropriate activities, and communicates with families and team members about daily activities, progress, and classroom needs. The work takes place indoors in a controlled setting or outdoors in varying weather conditions, depending on the program.

Requirements

Must be at least 19 years of age.
High school diploma, certificate of high school equivalency, or successful completion of college courses for credit.
Six semester hours, 90 clock hours, or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework.
One year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting, one year of college (30 semester hours), or a combination of experience and college totaling one year.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Patience and good verbal communication skills to convey ideas and information effectively.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.
Ability to communicate effectively in American Sign Language (ASL).

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, supervised program environment and follow childcare safety and attendance procedures.
Deliver developmentally appropriate activities that encourage learning, social-emotional growth, and safe, engaging play.
Communicate regularly with families and team members about daily activities, participant progress, and classroom needs.
Work assigned hours as designated by the program schedule and supervisor.
Treat program participants with understanding, compassion, and courtesy.
Be prepared and capable of instructing all aspects of the assigned program.
Provide instruction to the best of one's ability and extend equal instruction and opportunities to all participants.
Maintain program supplies, including setup and storage, and notify the supervisor of shortages or damage.
Implement policies, licensing regulations, and safety procedures.
Complete required accident forms and report incidents to the supervisor.
Maintain the safety of all program participants.
Perform other duties as assigned.