Classes Instructor

OMSI • Portland, OR

4d

About The Position

The Classes Instructor is responsible for conducting week-long, topic specific, grade blocked (K-9th), STEAM classes. The instructor delivers and modifies hands-on curriculum ensuring students are safely supervised and engaged. This position also communicates within the Classes team and to families while following written procedures. Essential Job Responsibilities Delivers engaging week-long STEAM curriculum for students in grades K-8; Supervises students to ensure a safe, fun, and engaging environment for up to 25 students; Communicates effectively with students, caregivers, co-workers, and supervisors about programming expectations and procedures; Communicates with community organizations and other outside contacts; Prepares and organizes classroom to facilitate an effective learning environment; Actively integrates diversity, equity, access, and inclusion through a racial equity lens across their work. Secondary Job Responsibilities Secondary responsibilities include-but are not limited to-the following: Provide first aid care to participants and staff when necessary; Provide classroom and peer support. Communicates with community organizations and other outside contacts. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities REQUIREMENTS: Comfortable leading groups of students; Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with an emphasis on effectively interacting with and engaging diverse audiences; Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and team work; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products; Exercises sound judgment while upholding high integrity and ethical standards; Ability to learn current equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice theories and practical applications, including critical theories of systemic oppression, unconscious bias, and personal identity and intersectionality matters; Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills that adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements. Education & Work Experience REQUIREMENTS: Minimum one year prior classroom, enrichment, or youth engagement experience; Demonstrated experience or ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often with stringent and overlapping time constraints; Demonstrated experience or ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in a professional work environment. Additional Requirements/Preferences; Including Licenses and Certifications REQUIREMENTS: Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks and reference checks; Current CPR and First-Aid Certification.

Requirements

• Comfortable leading groups of students
• Strong facilitation and presentation skills, with an emphasis on effectively interacting with and engaging diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and team work
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
• Exercises sound judgment while upholding high integrity and ethical standards
• Ability to learn current equity, diversity, inclusion and social justice theories and practical applications, including critical theories of systemic oppression, unconscious bias, and personal identity and intersectionality matters
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and communication skills that adhere to confidentiality, protocol, and community agreements
• Minimum one year prior classroom, enrichment, or youth engagement experience
• Demonstrated experience or ability to work in a fast-paced environment, often with stringent and overlapping time constraints
• Demonstrated experience or ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in a professional work environment
• Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background checks and reference checks
• Current CPR and First-Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Delivers engaging week-long STEAM curriculum for students in grades K-8
• Supervises students to ensure a safe, fun, and engaging environment for up to 25 students
• Communicates effectively with students, caregivers, co-workers, and supervisors about programming expectations and procedures
• Communicates with community organizations and other outside contacts
• Prepares and organizes classroom to facilitate an effective learning environment
• Actively integrates diversity, equity, access, and inclusion through a racial equity lens across their work
• Provide first aid care to participants and staff when necessary
• Provide classroom and peer support
• Communicates with community organizations and other outside contacts

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed