Computer Instructor

City of Springfield; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Springfield is seeking a part-time Computer Use Instructor to deliver training to Senior Citizens. The role involves developing and implementing a computer training program, instructing attendees, and maintaining attendance records.

The position requires strong office and teaching skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and Internet use, and the ability to travel to various Senior Centers as needed.

Qualifications

• General office, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to teach and instruct participants in groups and/or one on one.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse elder populations and department staff.
• Advanced knowledge of computer use, including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet use.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Associates degree in computer technology or related field; bachelor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instructs senior citizens in all aspects of computer use.
• Develops and implements a training program for Senior Citizen Participants.
• Maintains records of all attendees and classes completed.
• Offers and schedules a variety of trainings during the fiscal year, including but not limited to Microsoft office software trainings, internet use, and resume writing.
• Acts as liaison with IT department staff to ensure that all computers in lab working properly.
• Maintains inventory of lab and computer hardware and software.
• Assist other program staff with computer hardware and software as needed.
• Travel to various Senior Centers to provide computer training class for seniors as requested by the DEA Director.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Office skills

Teaching

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Computer proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Associates degree in computer technology or related field

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet use

Job description

This is a part-time position of 18.5 hours per week, responsible for providing computer use instruction to the Senior Citizen population including the development and implementation of a training program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Elder Affairs or designee. No supervision is exercised over other employees.

• Instructs senior citizens in all aspects of computer use.
• Develops and implements a training program for Senior Citizen Participants.
• Maintains records of all attendees and classes completed.
• Offers and schedules a variety of trainings during the fiscal year, including but not limited to Microsoft office software trainings, internet use, and resume writing.
• Acts as liaison with IT department staff to ensure that all computers in lab working properly.
• Maintains inventory of lab and computer hardware and software.
• Assist other program staff with computer hardware and software as needed.
• Travel to various Senior Centers to provide computer training class for seniors as requested by the DEA Director.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• General office, writing, and math skills.
• Ability to teach and instruct participants in groups and/or one on one.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse elder populations and department staff.
• Advanced knowledge of computer use, including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet use.
• Excellent communication skills.

• Associates degree in computer technology or related field, bachelor degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years computer software and hardware experience.