Instructor I

ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

ACCESS - Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Services is looking for a part-time Instructor I located in Dearborn, Michigan. In this role, you will create and implement educational activities in a safe environment, promoting students’ mental and physical health through engaging programs.

Ideal candidates should possess an Associate degree and at least two years of teaching experience. The working conditions involve after-school hours, typically between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of classroom teaching experience or equivalent.
• Knowledge of common core standards for out-of-school time programs.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans that engage students in learning.
• Teach basic concepts of alphabet, numbers, and more.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.

Skills

Early childhood learning techniques

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Associate degree or 60 credit hours

Job description

Job Title

Instructor I

Job Status

Part‑time, up to 24 hours weekly

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Instructor I creates and provides a safe learning environment designed to engage students and children in academic, mental, and physical health, life skills, and enrichment activities in an educational setting.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans and implement activities that foster a climate where children and students are actively engaged in age-appropriate play, learning, and meaningful experiences.
• Teach participants basic concepts of alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, and comparisons as appropriate.
• Use age-appropriate behavioral techniques to redirect participants’ behavior.
• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities.
• Identify, select, and modify instructional resources to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs.
• Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and propose plans for improvement.
• Maintain effective and efficient record‑keeping procedures.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with parents, participants, and other professionals on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Model professional and ethical standards when dealing with participants, parents, peers, and the community.
• Ensure continuous and appropriate student growth and achievement for the age group, subject area, and program classification.
• Assume responsibility for meeting course and school‑wide student performance goals.
• Demonstrate gains in student performance.
• Meet performance goals and/or targets established as part of the annual performance planning process or organizational planning.
• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of effective early childhood learning and play activities.
• Age‑appropriate methods of redirecting inappropriate behaviors.
• Knowledge of common core standards and competencies required for out‑of‑school time programs.

Skills

• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications, including Microsoft Office.

Abilities

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Incite enthusiasm, influence, motivate, and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes.
• Interpret and apply policies, identify and recommend changes as appropriate.
• Organize, manage, and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum Degree: Associate degree or 60 credit hours from an accredited university/college. Preference is given to candidates with an Associate degree.
• Experience: At least 2 years of classroom teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training approved by Human Resources.
• Required Disciplines:
  • Education or related field.
  • For the 21st Century Community Learning Centers Program: Applicants must achieve a score of 70% or higher on the basic mathematics and language arts assessment administered by ACCESS, or provide documentation of an equivalent score within the past three years.
  • For Adult and Family Learning: Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate Credential.

Licenses & Certifications

• No licenses or certifications required at the date of hire.
• Within one year from date of hire: 16 clock hours of training throughout the year.

Working Conditions

After‑school hours may vary by site, typically between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., with possible additional hours. Travel required: None. Working environment: Climate‑controlled office.