Assistant Program Instructor

Position Summary: This position is part-time. Depending on candidate availability and the time of year, Assistant Instructors typically work between 8-20 hours per week. The primary focus of this position will be to help our Instructors teach educational Snapology programs. Assistant Instructors are asked to promote creativity, teamwork and problem solving skills of students by supporting the Instructor in the classroom. Programs are conducted for children ages 2-14, although not all assistant instructors are required to work with all age groups. This role requires internal collaboration and communication with Snapology Instructors, leadership skills, as well as, representation of the Snapology organization to parents & children with the highest degree of professionalism. Role & Responsibilities: * Assist Snapology Instructors as they lead groups of up to 24 students through curriculum-guided activities; * Monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment; * Aid in Management of student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures; * Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of Snapology; * Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use information to adjust teaching strategies; * Handle inquiries from parents regarding Snapology programs; * Encourage students & parents to enroll students in future Snapology programs; * Participate in periodic Snapology training & staff meetings as required Qualifications: * Criminal and Child Clearances must be current * Desire to work with children * Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others * Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing * Proven ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis Programs Available to Assist: * After-school and/or evening Classes (September May) * 1-2 hours in length and occur between 2:30 5:00pm Monday-Friday * Evening Classes * 1-2 hours in length and occur between 5:00 9:00pm Monday-Friday * Weekend Workshops * 2-4 hours in length and occur on Friday, Saturday or Sunday * Summer Camps (June August) * 1.5-7 hours in length (typically 3 hours per day) and occur between 9am 5pm Monday-Friday * Other Camps & Workshops (Holiday Break, Spring Break, In-Service Days) * 1.5-7 hours in length (typically 3 hours per day) and occur between 9am 5pm Monday-Friday * Birthday Parties * 2 hours in length and occur on Friday, Saturday or Sunday * Special Events * 1-8 hours in length and occur anytime
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