Community Education - Youth Programs Instructor

Adjunct Faculty appointments are located on Parkland College's Campus in Champaign, Illinois and have a salary range of $25.00 - 35.00 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Community Education provides a variety of youth courses for students, ages 6-18 years, in a relaxed, non-graded environment on a part-time, class by class basis throughout the year after school, a weekend or series of weekends. Courses should engage students in learning that will be challenging and offer a "hands-on" experience.

Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals that will engage students in math, science, culinary arts, technology, fine and visual arts, and math, but are not limited to these topics. Examples include but are not limited to the following subject areas are robotics, coding, video game design, graphic arts, painting, culinary, pottery/ceramics, introduction to medicine/medical careers, and 3D design and construction.

Please visit us online at Community Education - Youth Programs website (opens in new window) for more information.

**Hiring is contingent upon the course proposal and meeting the minimum class. **

Applicants Must Submit

Questions regarding the position and proposals may be directed to Kathy Buyze at [email protected] or 217-351-2235.

• An online employment application
• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Copy of official transcripts from the institution where you received your highest degree. If hired, certified official transcript is required.
• A proposal for each class you wish to teach (may attach as PDF to application).
  • Proposals should include the following:
    • Instructor’s name and current contact information, including a valid email address
    • Course title and description
    • Brief description of course objectives and goals
    • Appropriate ages/grade level for the proposed course (e.g., 6-8, 8-11, 8-13, 11-13, 13-18 years, etc.)
    • Preferred session and class time
    • Applicants are encouraged to submit course proposals that will engage students in technology, math, science, engineering, and fine and visual arts, but are not limited to these topics. Specifically, proposals in the following areas will be given consideration: coding, app invention, robotics, engineering, circuit building, graphic design; introduction to invention, painting, fiber arts, weather/climate change, chemistry, physics, introduction to languages, simple construction, and/or cultural studies.
      
      

Program Goals

• Youth programs are designed to attain the following goals:
• Provide hands-on explorations in specialized fields such as science, math, language arts, computer science, technology, humanities and fine arts.
• Provide challenging experiences and intellectual stimulation for students to develop their special interests.
• Build key skills for future success
• Expose students to a learning atmosphere that will motivate them to achieve their highest potential.
  
  

Essential Job Functions

• Submit complete daily lesson plans, course syllabus, proposed supply list and budget by established deadline.
• Provide classroom instructions in accordance with stated objectives and established course outline.
• Commit to teach the entire class time.
• Patience when working with youth.
• Maintain high standard of teaching and learning in classroom.
• Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Two (2) years' experience in education (teaching) or related field and/or teaching children ages six (6) through eighteen (18) years.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Demonstrated passion and proficiency in the proposed subject area.
• Provide classroom and/or online instruction to meet stated course objectives.
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication. Professional attitude and ability to work with others.
• Ability to work with individuals from various backgrounds and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
• Ability to commit to the full session for which they are applying. All classes are contingent upon meeting minimum enrollment.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.
  
  

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

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For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing [email protected].

Equal Opportunity Employer