Activities Instructor

Tahoe Expedition Academy & Tahoe Summer Camps; Truckee (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tahoe Expedition Academy & Tahoe Summer Camps is seeking an After School Club Instructor to plan, organize, communicate, and instruct engaging after school programming for assigned clubs.

You will plan sessions, provide equipment, teach students in a positive way, mitigate risk, and work with the Activities Director to meet programming goals. Strong teamwork and communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience 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 engaging after school club sessions and related events.
• Provide all necessary equipment and supplies for best experiences and outcomes.
• Teach students in a positive way to cultivate learning, confidence and engagement.
• Mitigate risk by following best practices and understanding student health needs.
• Coordinate with Activities Director or Manager to meet programming goals.
• Communicate club schedules and logistics to students and parents in advance.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

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 abide by 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.

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