MIDDLE SCHOOL ELECTIVES/ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR

Innovations seeks to offer a wide variety of enrichment opportunities in the arts to middle school students. Instructor positions are available in both ELECTIVES 10:30-12:30 and AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLUBS (2:30-4:30). You may apply for one type of position or a combination of both.

ELECTIVES: One of the opportunities is through student-selected electives. Elective Classes are called “WHEEL” and span opportunities in both fine arts and active arts

·       2-days a week

·       10:30-12:00

ENRICHEMENT CLUBS: Another opportunity is through an afterschool enrichment program that students can voluntarily attend

Classes are called “clubs” and offered to groups of approximately 10 students in grades 6th, 7th and 8th

·       Each club operates 2-days a week

·       2:30-4:30

Minimum Qualifications: educational experience preferred; experience with working with adolescents helpful; expertise and passion in the area of study offered

Examples of electives/clubs offered (open to new and different ideas): we will supply the equipment and supplies needed for instruction and student participation

  • Fine Arts: Arts:

    • pottery, jewelry making, woodworking, photography, cooking

    • STEM/Tech: 3-D printing, robotics, Laser Cutting, Coding/Programming

    • Performing Arts: choir, music/musical instruments

    • Active Arts:

  •   Active Arts

  • any sports (basketball, volleyball, jiujitsu, wrestling, lacrosse, rugby etc.)

  • gardening

  • personal training

  • gymnastics, dance


 
                                ELECTIVES – ENRICHMENT INSTRUCTOR JOB DESCRIPTION

Must value collaboration with staff, families and the surrounding community; enjoy working with all ability learners and have the skills to help students reach their potential in the area of arts offered; have experience working in a multiple-age group setting; have proven student management skills; experience with student directed learning; expertise and passion in the area of arts offered; excellent communication skills; is flexible, creative, likes to have fun and loves working with children and adolescents.

Creates and implements daily instruction, challenges and engaging activities within the discipline offered to groups of middle school students.

Position requires an adult who

  • enjoys working with adolescents

  • has high energy

  • is flexible and able to make adjustments quickly when circumstances require

  • is reliable and can be counted on to report to work daily

  • is self-motivated and enjoys implementing fun and interesting activities for students 11-14 years old

  • is able to multi-task - i.e. lead children in activities, help parents sign out, keep an eye on safety of all, etc.

Expectations:

  • Assist in creating and implementing a creative, educational environment and opportunity for learning

  • Work in a team approach with community, parents, educators, and learners

  • Encourage creativity and experiential learning

  • Supervise and guide learners in a variety of exploratory activities and challenging tasks.

  • Maintain safe and managed learning environment (safety trainings will be provided)

Hours: Varies depending on how many classes/clubs applicant is willing to offer

  • Minimum: 2-days a week / 2-hours each day

  • Mondays – Thursdays

    • Electives Options: instruct 1 or 2 classes a week (4hrs – 10hrs week)

      • 1 class a week: 2-days either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

        • 10:30-12:00 instructional block

        • 1 hour paid prep period flexible time block each week to prep for each class

      • 2 classes a week: 4-days Monday-Thursday 10:30-12:00 each day

      • Optional: 12:00-12:30 recess supervision additional hours

    • Enrichment After School Options: instruct 1 or 2 classes a week (4hrs – 10hrs week)

      • 1 class a week: 2-days either Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

      • 2:30-2:40 instructional block

      • 1 hour paid prep period flexible time block each week to prep for classes

      • 2 classes a week: 4-days Monday-Thursday 2:30-4:30 each day

  • Maximum Combined Electives (10 hrs) + Enrichment (10hrs): 20hrs/week

    • Or any combination of the two positions is possible

Pay:

·       $23.52/hour starting (depending on credential / experience)

·       No benefits (position is hourly; hourly positions do not qualify for benefits)