Community Ed Instructor - For Current SSD Employees

This job posting is for current Special School District employees interested in working for Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed.  If you are not a current Special School District employee, you should not apply for this position and instead apply for the general Community Ed Instructor job posting.

Community Ed Instructor - For Current SSD Employees

We're always looking for individuals and organizations to join us in providing lifelong learning opportunities for our community.

• Flexible hours & locations
• Create your curriculum
• Earn extra income

We offer programs for youth, adults, and families. Salary and hours vary per program.

For more information, email Kelly Regan at regankelly@prcommunityed.org or visit our website at www.prcommunityed.org.

ABOUT PARKWAY-ROCKWOOD COMMUNITY ED: 

Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a partnership of the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts that provides high-quality programs and services that enhance the quality of life for residents.

POSITION SUMMARY: As a member of the Community Ed team, the Community Ed instructor provides instruction and supervision for assigned programs for youth, families and adults.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Provide instruction to participants for assigned programs, which can include working with individuals with special needs to provide accommodations or other needed support.
2. Design program and write program curriculum or instruct program  according to provided curriculum as required.
3. Communicate with participants and families as needed.
4. Ensure safety of participants in program.
5. Maintain ongoing communication with supervisor.
6. Promote Community Ed by interacting and communicating positively with program participants.
7. Lead or assist with set-up and clear-up of program as needed.
8. Maintain accurate timekeeping records.
9. Attend staff meetings as required.
10. Perform other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILIITIES:  

• Must work well as part of a team and individually.
• Possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to visually and audibly supervise program participants.
• Ability to judge when situations and/or information should be called to the attention of supervisor.
• Ability to access all work locations within and outside the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts.
• If working in an outdoor program, ability to navigate uneven or hilly terrain as needed.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends as required.
• Ability to bend, twist, lift and manipulate equipment, supplies and mail.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:  

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Working knowledge of the program area being instructed.
3. Experience working with children, family and adults in a caring manner preferred.
4. Previous experience working with community and/or school-based programs preferred.
5. Working knowledge of Google Workspaces and Microsoft Office software.

EQUIPMENT USED:  

• General office equipment.
• Equipment necessary for execution of program/event.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

• Within assigned indoor and outdoor locations within and outside the Parkway and Rockwood School Districts, which may include during inclement weather.
• While performing duties of this job, employee is regularly required to sit, talk, hear, walk, stand and reach.

Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed is a self-funded department and is not funded through the district's general operating budget. All positions are contingent upon the ongoing financial viability of the Community Ed program.