Continuing Education Instructor of Enrichment Programs for Adults & Youth

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Position InformationHiring Department: Professional & Public Programs Reports To: Program Manager of Youth Programs & Camps, Adult Leisure & Learning Job Location: El Paso, Texas Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Hours: Positions are temporary - Work schedule, hourly rate, and benefits eligibility will vary. FLSA status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible. Salary: Commensurate with experience and education. Required Application Materials: Resume Note: This is a temporary, contingent upon availability of funds position with a possibility of extension and may be is eligible for benefits, including medical, dental, and vision. Note: This is a pooled position. Applications will be reviewed as needed and at the discretion of the hiring department. Qualified candidates may be considered for current and future vacancies. Applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted directly. Position Summary Are you knowledgeable and passionate about a particular skill, subject, or area of expertise? Do you enjoy sharing your knowledge, inspiring others, and creating engaging learning experiences? Professional and Public Programs (P3) is seeking enthusiastic instructors to develop and teach non-credit courses and programs for youth and adult learners. P3 offers a diverse portfolio of educational, personal enrichment, and professional development opportunities that evolves in response to the interests and needs of our community. Instructors may teach in-person courses, facilitate hands-on learning experiences, or utilize technology and computer lab environments to support student learning. For our adult programs, we are especially interested in instructors who can offer engaging, practical, and enriching courses that help adults build new skills, explore their interests, and enhance their personal or professional lives. Topics may include in-person fitness and wellness, financial literacy, technology and computer skills, starting and growing a small business, entrepreneurship, and career or professional development. We also welcome instructors who can teach new skills and hobbies, such as cooking, art and digital sketching, gardening, creative writing, and other hands-on creative or lifelong learning activities. We encourage instructors with unique skills, experiences, or areas of expertise to share their knowledge and help our community learn, create, and grow. For our youth programs, we are seeking instructors who are passionate about working with students in Kindergarten through 8th grade and can create engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences in areas such as science, art, math, technology, reading, writing, STEM, programming, and related subjects. The Instructor performs general instructional work and creates their own creative curriculum this is engaging and is expected to demonstrate knowledge, enthusiasm, and proficiency in the subject area being taught. Successful instructors will create an inclusive, engaging, and supportive learning environment while adapting instruction to meet the needs and interests of their learners. P3 courses are non-credit and are not intended to fulfill academic degree requirements. Courses may be offered in a variety of formats, including in-person instruction, hands-on activities, and technology- or computer lab-based learning. We welcome instructors who bring professional experience, specialized skills, educational expertise, or a passion for teaching and who are excited to share their knowledge with learners of all ages. Develop curriculum for specific selected classes- may include customizing. Teach courses at a variety of times and locations, including evenings and weekends. Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans. Provide an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, and teaching methodology. Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging activities and assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered. Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning, establishing and maintaining classroom control. Encourage submission of course evaluations. Review course evaluations when available and provide feedback to improve course delivery. Attend one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the Institution's mission, policies and procedures. Meet with Program Manager as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including curriculum and program development. Set up and clean up classrooms assigned, to include: Ensuring all a/v, computer equipment and other electrical items used are turned off before leaving; erasing white board; returning tables/chairs to standard set-up if rearranged. Attend meetings and/or professional development workshops/training as requested. Keep current in area(s) of expertise related to subject being taught. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Required Qualifications: Education: High School or GED required with acceptable combinations of education and work experience. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Blackboard, MS Teams or another Learning Management System. Experience with Blackboard Collaborate or another asynchronous instructional tool. One to three (1-3) years online teaching with adult education. Demonstrated success in applying age appropriate learning principals and best practices to ensure mastery of program/course learning objectives. Experience teaching adults and/or youth continuing education classes for a college or university. Must demonstrate knowledge of class subject, including but not limited to a

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