STEM INSTRUCTOR

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary goals of our information technology program are to provide youth with access to technology, develop members technical skills, promote workforce readiness by increasing career options for young people, and support members academic performance. Under supervision from the Boys & Girls Clubs Management, teaches various IT computer concepts to Center participants in preparation for obtaining the CompTia A+ certification.

Requirements

Graduation from high school plus two (2) to three (3) years' experience working with PC's in Windows environment, to include word processing, desktop, spreadsheets and Internet or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Extensive knowledge and skills about PC's/laptops including Windows operating systems, word processing programs, desk top publishing, spreadsheets and other programs.
Planning, organization, math, and leadership skills are required.
Excellent time management and training skills are required.
Knowledge about computer hardware including installation and operation of printers, scanners and other peripheral equipment are required.
Outstanding communication skills and comfortable speaking to groups.
Knowledge and skills in using the Internet.
Knowledge of teaching principles.
Knowledge of training and supervision.
Ability to work with teenagers.
Dedicated to the mission of the organization

Nice To Haves

CompTia A+ certification

Responsibilities

Designs and teaches IT training for youth ages 16-22.
Prepares the classroom and the computers for use before each class; attends to the proper shut-down of computers after classes.
Assures that the computer equipment is properly used by the students.
Supervises use of computer equipment during lab hours.
Assessing individual/group training needs.
Planning, preparing and researching lessons.
Teaching students to use desktop programs such as Microsoft Office and other office software.
Developing and delivering programs of learning activities.
Preparing teaching materials prior to each class session.
Spending time with students on an individual or group basis.
Checking and assessing students' work and giving feedback.
Being a liaison with other organizations and employers.
Making use of new technology such as distance learning or video conferencing.
Keeping IT skills and knowledge up to date.
Perform other assigned duties.