Elementary & Middle School Enrichment Instructor

Position Summary

At Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF), the Enrichment Instructor will be highly skilled and have the ability and capacity to teach students a given specialty by immersing them in hands-on enrichment lessons. Classes are held on Carlsbad Unified School District campuses after school dismissal. Classes typically range from 1-1.5 hours, from 1 to 5 days a week.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Teach after-school enrichment class once or multiple times a week for 5 - 10 weeks at a time in topics including but not limited to: languages, sports, art, performance, cooking, STEM, coding, and/or technology.
• Develop and facilitate a full syllabus with lesson plans for enrichment activities that are approved by the Enrichment Manager and meet the needs of the program and students.
• Manage students' check-in and out of the program and follow all program protocol as instructed.
• Source and secure materials, track expenses and submit reimbursements where necessary.
• Use proper safety protocols for indoor and outdoor settings by clearly defining safety expectations.
• Have basic knowledge of age-appropriate classroom and behavior management skills.
• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing information that is critical to the successful operations of the program, including accidents, injuries, and behavior issues.
• Other work duties as assigned by management.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• COMMUNICATION AND DOCUMENTATION: Ability to read, write, and comprehend English; Exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with students, parents, and staff; Produce documentation that is clear, informative, and free from errors.
• FINDING SOLUTIONS: Focus on finding the best business solution and resolving conflict, not placing blame; Listen and ask for clarification if information is not clear; and Gather and analyze information skillfully.
• ETHICS AND RESPECT FOR OTHERS: Treat everyone with respect and welcome the viewpoint of others; Maintain a strong work ethic, be true to your word, and keep commitments; Be timely and reliable; Uphold Company values at all times; conserve company resources and report waste.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS, AND CLEARANCE

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Minimum of two years instructing students in a classroom, sport, or other educational setting.
• One year of experience writing and delivering lesson plans.
• California Department of Justice fingerprint and background clearance required. Criminal Record Certification. Child Abuse Index Check.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Basic computer skills, including Internet use, E-mail, and typing skills.
• Working knowledge of communication systems such as telephone and printing systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Curriculum development and teaching skills.
• Skills and abilities: Exhibit outstanding customer service to students, parents, and staff members. Model respectful and age-appropriate (for students) interpersonal communications skills. Excellent communication and time-management skills. Experience in classroom management or with leading small groups. Plan and implement lessons and activities. Evaluate the needs and progress of individual students. Evaluate emergency situations and act decisively and proactively to bring resolution to the situation. Discern when students may need special physical, medical or psychological assistance and support.