Program Instructor

Girl Scouts of Northern California • San Jose, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Program Instructor (In-Person) will work at program sites and is responsible for the implementation of in-person programs for youth in grades K-12. This person will be responsible for connecting with their direct supervisor on a daily and/or weekly basis to ensure everyone has the necessary understanding and tools to deliver program. Knowledge of Girl Scout program desired but not required. Promote high standards in all aspects of in-person programs and serve as a role model to program participants and staff by your actions, appearance, manners, language, and general conduct. Participate with enthusiasm in all program activities, planning, and leading those assigned. The position requires availability on weekends. Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle required. Facilitate activities/lessons and learning for participants for in-person programs. Adapt curriculum, timeline, and set-up suggestions to deliver programs in assigned classes reliably and in line with the Girl Scouts mission. Attend training workshops and staff meetings as assigned. Prepare, collect, and submit organized and completed forms and reports in a timely manner. Develop and maintain positive relationships with program site representatives and other contacts. Collect and organize photos and screenshots of the program participants and activities. Create activity slides. Flexible, firm, and fair approach when interacting with staff, volunteers, and members to solve problems. Comfortable with basic Zoom and Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams skills. Maintain open lines of communication with supervisor on a daily basis. Report incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately. Follow health and safety guidelines in delivering an in-person program. Community outreach to promote programs and increase visibility of programs. Recruit participants to register for the programs. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties not listed above may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to implement and adapt curriculum to audience needs.
• Strong organizational skills to be prepared to present a classroom program in in-person settings.
• Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals and apply them to situations.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups and in one-on-one situations.
• Experience in the development and delivery of programs and activities for youth.
• Competency in computer skills.
• Support the beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout Movement.
• Training and experience in teaching programs to children.
• Ability to schedule and work with staff.
• Desire and ability to work with children.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Minimum Age: 18 years old.
• Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.
• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (girls K-12th grade and families) and provide necessary instruction to program participants and staff.
• Ability to observe program participant/staff behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• Comfortable with basic Zoom and Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams skills.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Girl Scout program desired but not required.
• College coursework or teaching experience preferred.
• Language Preference: Chinese and or Hindi.

Responsibilities

• Implement in-person programs for youth in grades K-12.
• Connect with direct supervisor daily and/or weekly to ensure understanding and tools for program delivery.
• Promote high standards in all aspects of in-person programs.
• Serve as a role model to program participants and staff.
• Participate with enthusiasm in all program activities, planning, and leading assigned activities.
• Facilitate activities/lessons and learning for participants.
• Adapt curriculum, timeline, and set-up suggestions to deliver programs reliably and in line with the Girl Scouts mission.
• Attend training workshops and staff meetings as assigned.
• Prepare, collect, and submit organized and completed forms and reports in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with program site representatives and other contacts.
• Collect and organize photos and screenshots of program participants and activities.
• Create activity slides.
• Interact with staff, volunteers, and members with a flexible, firm, and fair approach to solve problems.
• Maintain open lines of communication with supervisor on a daily basis.
• Report incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Follow health and safety guidelines in delivering an in-person program.
• Conduct community outreach to promote programs and increase visibility.
• Recruit participants to register for the programs.

Benefits

• As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe environment for youth and their families, as well as a safe workplace for employees and contractors, GSNorCal requires all employees and contractors be fully vaccinated OR be tested weekly, if hired. Employees and contractors are also required to follow all mask-wearing mandates and safety protocols according to our employee policies.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED