Mah Jongg Instructor - Seniors

Arlington Heights Park District; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 24,796,800 - 44,083,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTAC Membership to ARC

Discounts on some programming

KinderCare Discount

Job summary

Arlington Heights Park District in Arlington Heights, IL, seeks a Beginning Mah Jongg instructor for adults 50+. Classes are weekly starting January 2027, with morning and afternoon slots and flexibility on teaching day.

Ideal candidates have prior instruction experience, strong planning abilities, and a commitment to safe, engaging activities. Join a supportive recreation team and help older adults enjoy creative, social programming.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience instructing adults or seniors in the area of expertise.
• Adult CPR and AED certification within six months of employment; CPR/AED preferred.
• Equivalent education, experience and training considered.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lesson plans and activities to meet class objectives.
• Selects and prepares required materials and equipment for each class.
• Welcomes participants, takes attendance, and maintains class rosters and waivers.
• Completes teacher checklists and other required documentation.
• Provides a variety of engaging activities throughout the program.
• Demonstrates techniques and skills to participants and teaches creativity.

Skills

Adult instruction

Classroom management

Safety awareness

Lesson planning

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year of experience instructing adults or seniors

Adult CPR and AED certification within six months

Job description

Love Mah Jongg? We'd love to meet you.

AHPD is hiring a Beginning Mah Jongg instructor for adults ages 50+.

Classes meet weekly beginning January 2027 at 10AM-12PM and 12:30-2:30PM. Wednesdays are preferred, but the teaching day is flexible. Class size is limited to 8-12 students.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Prepares lesson plans and activities to meet the program or class objectives
• Selects and prepares required materials and equipment for each class
• Welcomes participants and takes attendance at each class and maintains accurate class lists to ensure
  waivers have been completed
• Completes teacher check list each session and other required documentation
• Provides a variety of appropriate activities throughout the program
• Demonstrates appropriate techniques and skills to participants in the program or activity being taught
• Teaches creativity to develop enthusiasm within students for the program or activity being taught
• Assists the Senior Supervisor in developing class/program information for inclusion in Program Guide
• Maintains a high level of instruction for all participants
• Cleans up and puts away materials and equipment at the end of each class
• Works directly with the participants and assists them in completing the day’s project or activity
• Communicates with participants regularly regarding their progress and any changes in program/class
• Oversees the safety and welfare of the participants
• Communicates with participants regarding Park District emergency and safety procedures
• Notifies the Senior Supervisor of serious incidents, accidents, or inappropriate conduct and completes
  Incident/Accident Forms, as needed
• Attends work on a regular basis
• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and
  the employee handbook
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment
• Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• High school graduate or G.E.D.
• Minimum one-year experience instructing adults or seniors in the area of expertise
• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Adult CPR and AED Certification required within six months of employment; Adult CPR and AED
  Certification preferred

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• PTAC Membership to ARC
• Discounts on some programming
• KinderCare Discount

AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 100-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.