Activities Instructor

Tahoe Expedition Academy; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Tahoe Expedition Academy in Truckee, CA is seeking an After School Club Instructor to plan, organize, and deliver engaging after school programming for assigned clubs with a strong emphasis on safety and positive student engagement.

The role requires clear communication with students, parents, and the Activities Director, plus a commitment to ongoing professional development and meeting program goals.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience and/or related professional experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and independently.
• Evidence of professional development in teaching, expertise and club relevant work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and instruct challenging, informative and engaging after school club sessions and related events.
• Provide all necessary equipment and supplies to ensure best experiences, training and outcomes. Equipment and supplies are provided by Tahoe Expedition Academy.
• Teach students in a positive way; cultivate learning, confidence and active engagement.
• Mitigate risk by following best practices and by understanding individual student health and medical needs.
• Work with Tahoe Expedition Academy’s Activities Director or Manager to meet programming goals.
• Communicate club schedules, logistics and what to bring to students and parents in advance.
• Use ParentSquare to communicate with students and parents electronically.
• Be proactive in addressing issues with the Activities Director or Manager in a supportive role.
• Be punctual and diligent about fulfilling prep duty and other time-sensitive obligations.
• Identify and participate in professional development opportunities that promote self-efficacy and skill development.
• Pass required club certifications and education criteria with the Activities to ensure certifications are current.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Teaching experience

Professional development

Job description

Job Purpose:

The After School Club Instructor’s job is to plan, organize, communicate and instruct engaging after school programming for his or her assigned club.

Summary of Roles and Responsibilities:

The After School Club Instructor will fulfill the following responsibilities:

Instruction:

• Plan and instruct challenging, informative and engaging after school club sessions and related events.
• Provide all necessary equipment and supplies to ensure best experiences, training and outcomes. Necessary After School Clubs equipment and supplies are to be purchased and provided by Tahoe Expedition Academy.
• Teach students in a positive way; which cultivates learning, confidence and active engagement.
• Mitigate risk by following best practices and by understanding individual student health and medical needs.
• Work with Tahoe Expedition Academy’s Activities Director or Manager in a timely manner to ensure the above and related programming goals are met.

Communication:

• Communicate club schedules, logistics and what to bring to students and parents in advance - in a timely and professional manner. Example: Provide weekly schedules and logistics 24 hrs or more in advance of the upcoming club activities week.
• Use assigned communication tools (ex: ParentSquare) to communicate to students and parents electronically.
• Should needs arise, please communicate and work with Tahoe Expedition Academy’s Activities Director or Manager.

Professionalism:

• When issues arise (behavioral, emotional, psychological, family crisis, community crisis, etc.) be active in addressing the issues with Tahoe Expedition Academy’s Activities Director or Manager in a supportive role.
• Be punctual and diligent about fulfilling prep duty and other time-sensitive obligations.
• Identify and regularly participate in professional development opportunities that promote self‑efficacy and the development of one’s skill set.
• If necessary, pass associated club required certifications and education criteria, work with Tahoe Expedition Academy’s Activities to ensure certifications are current and accepted by school and/or league.
• Exhibit positivity about Tahoe Expedition Academy, Staff, Parents and Students.
• Devote a reasonable amount of time to understanding Tahoe Expedition Academy internal processes and procedures.
• Devote a reasonable amount of time to completing additional duties like planning and parent‑coach check ins.
• Agree to and abides on the expectations outlined in the Tahoe Expedition Academy Employee Handbook.

Minimum Qualifications Required to Perform Essential Job Functions:

• Teaching experience and/or related professional experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and independently.
• Evidence of professional development in teaching, expertise and club relevant work.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers and equipment for children, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to the amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for light work.