PT Teacher - SHINE Program

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Nanticoke (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Luzerne County Community College is seeking a part-time SHINE program assistant to support daily instructional activities, collaborate with Lead Teacher on project-based lessons, and reinforce the SHINE Behavior Policy. The role includes assisting with curriculum implementation, family engagement events, and attendance tracking, contributing to a safe, inclusive learning environment.

The position emphasizes teamwork, communication with families, and adherence to program guidelines within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Curriculum, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Minimum one year of teaching experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Lead Teacher to develop and implement project-based activities aligned with SHINE guidelines.
• Assist with the established SHINE curriculum and daily instruction.
• Support family engagement activities and build positive relationships with families.
• Enforce SHINE Behavior Policy and contribute to a safe, inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in staff meetings, attendance tracking, and safety drills.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Professional development

Family engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Curriculum/Educational Leadership

Job description

Limited hourly contract not to exceed 500 hours for a contract year; working hours are Monday through Thursday for 3 hours per day after the conclusion of the standard school day at the center; daily instruction at assigned center for 3 hours of SHINE; collaborate with Lead Teacher to develop and implement project-based activities that are developmentally appropriate and aligned with the instructional level of participating students; implement the established curriculum and instructional activities in accordance with SHINE Program guidelines; assist with dinner service and support the integration of homework assistance, character development, relationship-building, cultural enrichment, recreational activities, and service-learning opportunities into daily programming; support safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that encourages student participation and positive social development; enforcer of the SHINE Behavior Policy; communicated with parents and families regarding behavior issues, SHINE news, and upcoming events including monthly family dinners, homework completion, and attendance while logging results of all contacts; participate in mandatory staff meetings as scheduled; assist with student evaluations; assist with tracking daily attendance and submit weekly to SHINE office staff; assist in conducting mandatory monthly safety drills as established by the SHINE office; communicated with parents and families regarding family dinners, cancellations, and date changes; attend and assist with monthly Family Nights.Non-Essential Position Duties and ResponsibilitiesOther related duties as assigned.Luzerne County Community College (hereinafter referred to as the 'College') is committed to a work, academic and public environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. The College and its employees have a moral and legal obligation to provide equal access and equal opportunity to all members of the community. The administration will ensure that this commitment is fully implemented through compliance with all relevant federal, state, and municipal laws, statutes and ordinances prohibiting discrimination, including, but not limited to the First Amendment to the United States Constitution; the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended by the Civil Rights Act of 1991 ('Title VII');Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment and Assistance Act ('VEVRAA'); the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act ('GINA'); the Age Discrimination in Employment Act ('ADEA'); The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act ('OWBPA'); the Americans with Disabilities Act ('ADA'); the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act ('PHRA'); the Family and Medical Leave Act ('FMLA'); the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 ('ERISA'); the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, the Fair Credit and Reporting Act ('FCRA'); and any amendments to these laws. The institution will implement procedures and measures designed to ensure that employees, students, applicants and visitors to the campus or any site or program of the College are not discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, national origin, religion, marital status, political affiliation, ancestry, union membership and use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap in the administration of its educational programs, activities, admission or employment practices. Any acts of reprisal, retaliation or harassment taken against an individual because he/she has filed a discrimination complaint, testified about matters related to a compliant, or otherwise assisted a complaint inquiry are forbidden and may result in severe disciplinary action. Inquires may be directed to Title IX Coordinator, Ashley Shaw, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Effectiveness, LCCC, 521 Trailblazer Drive, Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, 800-377-5222 extension 7392. The College takes any allegation of discrimination as serious. Any individual who knowingly or intentionally makes a false allegation or complaint, will be disciplined, up to and including termination of employment.Luzerne County Community College is constantly seeking to become a more diverse and inclusive community and to enhance the cultural richness that diversity and inclusion brings. The College strongly encourages applications from diverse candidates and those who demonstrate a commitment to diversity and inclusion.Education:Bachelors Degree in Education, Curriculum, Educational Leadership, or related field and valid Pennsylvania Teaching Certification.Experience:Minimum one (1) year of experience in teaching.Skills:Excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively with staff, students, and public; strong organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities; ability to supervise, guide, and motivate teaching assistants and paraprofessional staff; proven leadership abilities and a commitment to ongoing professional development; ability to plan and coordinate family engagement activities.