Summary

Provide engaging classroom activities and lessons focusing on work readiness, professional development, and social skills for students typically 14 to 18 years old in Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s (MPRB) Teen Teamworks summer employment program. Must be available mid-June through mid/late August 2024. Work hours are Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Must have flexibility for Friday hours as needed.
Who We Are:

What You'll Do

• Implement MPRB’s high quality, developmentally appropriate curriculum for high school-aged youth in collaboration with MPRB’s Youth Employment staff.
• Deliver lessons and MPRB’s required educational/learning assessments in-person to youth at different classroom locations.
• Maintain a high quality and professional classroom environment.
• Communicate closely with Teen Teamworks and MPRB staff on a regular basis.
• Develop working relationships with other MPRB and Teen Teamworks staff.
• Engage with and provide effective leadership to youth from diverse cultural backgrounds and experience.
• Track youth attendance and performance.
• Collaborate with Teen Teamworks and Youth Employment staff to coordinate special tasks as needed.
• Collaborate effectively and be capable of independent work.
• Model and maintain composure and order in a classroom setting

What To Bring

Need To Have:

• Experience as a classroom teacher: three (3) years minimum
• Experience with program and curriculum development : three (3) years minimum

• Multilingual preferred
• Valid teaching license preferred

• Principles and best practices of curriculum building
• Principles and best practices of youth learning and development
• Principles and best practices of effective communication and relationship building.
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office products.
• Understand directions and verbally communicate in English.

Additional Information

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Union Status: Non-represented

Selection Process:
To apply for this temporary position, applicants must complete an online application with supplemental questions at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs. This position is open until filled.
What steps the selection process involves:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We conduct an interview.
• References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered. Applicant must provide current contact information for at least two (2) references on their application. Past performance and discipline may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy Here (Download PDF reader)

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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