Community Enrichment Teacher
Amarillo College, United States
Job Description
At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Part-Time Community Enrichment Teachers who will be all-in on our mission and who will lead and teach Community Enrichment classes including but not limited to the following areas: sports and fitness, culinary, arts, computer, and martial arts. We have Community Enrichment classes, Seniors’ College, and Kids’ College.
Requirements
Must Be At Least 18 Years of Age
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred: Some college
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: Successful Teaching Experience.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare lesson plans.
- Maintain order and structure during class.
- Actively engage students in applicable subject area each day.
- Establish clear rules and expectations of the program with students.
- Provide flexibility with lesson plans and activity changes for students.
- Ensure space is safe, clean and organized.
- Respond quickly in an emergency.
- As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Possess excellent communication, oral and social skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude under stress.
- Be adaptable when dealing with a variety of ages.
- Able to follow directions and chain of command.
- Knowledge of the applicable subject area.
- Ability to manage classroom of children or adults.
Notice: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Salary:Amarillo College - Salary Schedules (actx.edu), Pay grade 8 (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies, sports equipment, and program supplies as needed. Possess the ability to walk, bend, stand, squat or sit on the floor (with students.) Be able to physically respond quickly in an emergency.
Commitment Statement:Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
Benefits
Part-time employees are entitled to a free membership at the First Bank Southwest Fitness center, Free tuition up to 6 credits per semester, and a generous retirement plan.