Specialized Instructor - Hung Diep

Arc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Arc in Los Angeles is seeking a part-time Specialized Instructor to develop and deliver enrichment programs for youth. You will design a full syllabus, manage attendance and safety, and lead activities that engage students across age groups.

You will also recruit participants, coordinate with site staff, and uphold district and program standards. Strong classroom management, bilingual abilities, and a commitment to empowering youth are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering specialized curriculum to students.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate classroom management.
• Ability to assess student progress and adapt lessons.
• Ability to work with ethnic and culturally diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate a full syllabus and lesson plans for enrichment activities that are approved of by Site Coordinator and meet the needs of the program and students.
• Manage students sign in and out of program, complete incident reports, and follow all program compliance requirements as instructed.
• Instruct the scheduled enrichment time block and meet minimum student-instructor ratio in accordance to program needs and grant requirements.
• Market and advertise the enrichment program to students by participating in activity showcases, create advertisement flyers, and recruit students on campus to generate participant interest.
• Specialized Instructor cannot sell or market private services or products to students or communicate privately with students.
• Demonstrate leadership and a commitment to educating and empowering youth to reach their full potential.
• Use proper safety protocols for indoor and outdoor settings by clearly defining safety expectations.
• Be a responsible, energetic, and creative individual - interact with students in an age appropriate manner, foster positive relationships, and appropriately manage behavior.
• Participates in training and development during introductory employment period, ongoing professional development, and routine staff development meetings; implements training and feedback.
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing as appropriate and when needed to share information that is critical to the successful operations of programs.
• Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions as it pertains to your role and position at arc by implementing and considering training and best practices for youth programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Curriculum delivery

Classroom management

Communication skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Bilingual Spanish

Education

48+ College Units

CAPE exam

TB Test Clearance & Live Scan

LAUSD SSO eligibility

Job description

Job Title - Specialized InstructorLevels - Levels I, II, IIIClassification Non-ExemptReports to Site CoordinatorDate June 2020JOB DESCRIPTIONA Specialized Instructor will be highly skilled, have the ability and capacity to teach students a given specialty by immersing them in interactive hands-on enrichment lessons.Essential Functions:Develop and facilitate a full syllabus and lesson plans for enrichment activities that are approved of by Site Coordinator and meet the needs of the program and students.Manage students sign in and out of program, complete incident reports, and follow all program compliance requirements as instructedInstruct the scheduled enrichment time block and meet minimum student-instructor ratio in accordance to program needs and grant requirementsarc reserves the right to cancel or terminate a program at any time, for any of the following reasons: poor quality, low attendance, inappropriate behavior, failure to submit attendance sheets daily.Market and advertise the enrichment program to students by participating in activity showcases, create advertisement flyers, and recruit students on campus to generate participant interestSpecialized Instructor cannot sell or market private services or products to students or communicate privately with studentsDemonstrate leadership and a commitment to educating and empowering youth to reach their full potentialUse proper safety protocols for indoor and outdoor settings by clearly defining safety expectationsHave basic knowledge of age appropriate classroom and behavior management skills - Staff member routinely and effectively uses classroom management techniques like setting expectations, proper rewards and discipline, attention getters, and incentivesBe a responsible, energetic, and creative individual - Staff member interacts with students in an age appropriate manner, fosters positive relationships, and appropriately manages behaviorParticipates in training and development during introductory employment period, ongoing professional development, and routine staff development meetings; implements training and feedbackEffectively communicates verbally and in writing as appropriate and when needed to share information that is critical to the successful operations of programs.Uses critical thinking and problem-solving skills to make sound decisions as it pertains to your role and position at arc by implementing and considering training and best practices for youth programsOther duties as assignedQualifications:Availability to work set school programming hours, including early dismissal days and weekends as assignedExperience facilitating specialized curriculum to studentsExperience working in school settings, after school programs, or youth recreational facilitiesExperience in working with ethnic and culturally diverse communities48+ College Units completed or pass on the CAPE examTB Test Clearance & Live Scan Clearance (Background check)For LAUSD placed must obtain LAUSD SSO AND complete requisite Risk Management Training (RMT)Bilingual Spanish preferredCurrent CPR Certification adult, child, and infantTo qualify for higher levels of the Specialized Instructor position, certifications and teacher credentials are required and must be on file with Human Resources at the time of applicationPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.The employee is required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms for the duration of their shift; occasionally may be required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The individual selected for this position will report directly to the Site Coordinator at the school site where arc is present. The Specialized Instructor is a part-time, non-exempt position.