Community Education - Youth Programs Instructor

Hiring Information

Hiring is contingent upon the course proposal and meeting the minimum class size.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) years' experience in education (teaching) or related field and/or teaching children ages six (6) through eighteen (18) years.

Program Goals

• Provide hands-on explorations in specialized fields such as science, math, language arts, computer science, technology, humanities and fine arts.
• Provide challenging experiences and intellectual stimulation for students to develop their special interests.
• Build key skills for future success.
• Expose students to a learning atmosphere that will motivate them to achieve their highest potential.

Course Proposal Requirements

• Instructor’s name and current contact information, including a valid email address.
• Course title and description.
• Brief description of course objectives and goals.
• Appropriate ages/grade level for the proposed course (e.g., 6-8, 8-11, 11-13, 13-18 years, etc.).
• Preferred session and class time.

Subject Areas of 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.

Application and Contact Information

• Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting.
• Contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220 for further information on the application process.
• Email hr@parkland.edu for additional inquiries.