What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Instructor position at Girl Scouts of Northern California?
The Program Instructor (In-Person) will work at program sites and is responsible for the implementation of in-person programs for youth in grades K-12. This person will be responsible for connecting with their direct supervisor on a daily and/or weekly basis to ensure everyone has the necessary understanding and tools to deliver program. Knowledge of Girl Scout program desired but not required. Promote high standards in all aspects of in-person programs and serve as a role model to program participants and staff by your actions, appearance, manners, language, and general conduct. Participate with enthusiasm in all program activities, planning, and leading those assigned. The position requires availability on weekends. Valid driver’s license and dependable vehicle required.
The Program Instructor will:
- Facilitate activities/lessons and learning for participants for in-person programs.
- Adapt curriculum, timeline, and set-up suggestions to deliver programs in assigned classes reliably and in line with the Girl Scouts mission.
- Attend training workshops and staff meetings as assigned.
- Prepare, collect, and submit organized and completed forms and reports in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with program site representatives and other contacts.
- Collect and organize photos and screenshots of the program participants and activities.
- Create activity slides
- Flexible, firm, and fair approach when interacting with staff, volunteers, and members to solve problems.
- Comfortable with basic Zoom and Microsoft Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams skills.
- Maintain open lines of communication with supervisor on a daily basis.
- Report incidents/accidents to supervisor immediately.
- Follow health and safety guidelines in delivering an in-person program.
- Community outreach to promote programs and increase visibility of programs.
- Recruit participants to register for the programs.
- Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties not listed above may be assigned as required.
Required Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent. College coursework or teaching experience preferred.
- Ability to implement and adapt curriculum to audience needs.
- Strong organizational skills to be prepared to present a classroom program in in-person settings.
- Ability to read/interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals and apply them to situations.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups and in one-on-one situations.
- Experience in the development and delivery of programs and activities for youth.
- Competency in computer skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Support the beliefs and principles of the Girl Scout Movement.
- Training and experience in teaching programs to children.
- Ability to schedule and work with staff.
- Desire and ability to work with children.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Minimum Age: 18 years old.
Physical Aspects of the Position:
- Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination.
- Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (girls K-12th grade and families) and provide necessary instruction to program participants and staff.
- Ability to observe program participant/staff behavior and assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
- Ability to lift 40-50 pounds.
Girl Scouts of Northern California is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Our mission is to build girls and employees of courage, confidence, and character while working to make the world a better place for all people. This work includes our commitment to become an anti-racist organization through learning and practice. Together with our youth, we strive to provide diverse, equitable inclusive spaces where girls, volunteers, and staff feel they belong. Working at GSNorCal is a commitment to anti-racism and anti-oppression in alignment with our Culture Code and Volunteer Policy for Building Equitable Community.
Applicants are encouraged to apply without regard to age, race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth or other related medical condition, marital status, political persuasion or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinances.