What are the responsibilities and job description for the Computer Instructor position at City of Springfield?
This is a part-time position of 18.5 hours per week, responsible for providing computer use instruction to the Senior Citizen population including the development and implementation of a training program. Work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Elder Affairs or designee. No supervision is exercised over other employees.
- Instructs senior citizens in all aspects of computer use.
- Develops and implements a training program for Senior Citizen Participants.
- Maintains records of all attendees and classes completed.
- Offers and schedules a variety of trainings during the fiscal year, including but not limited to Microsoft office software trainings, internet use, and resume writing.
- Acts as liaison with IT department staff to ensure that all computers in lab working properly.
- Maintains inventory of lab and computer hardware and software.
- Assist other program staff with computer hardware and software as needed.
- Travel to various Senior Centers to provide computer training class for seniors as requested by the DEA Director.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- General office, writing, and math skills.
- Ability to teach and instruct participants in groups and/or one on one.
- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal skills to interact with diverse elder populations and department staff.
- Advanced knowledge of computer use, including Microsoft Office Suite and Internet use.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Associates degree in computer technology or related field, bachelor degree preferred.
- Minimum of three (3) years computer software and hardware experience.