Hagerstown Community College is Hiring an Adjunct Instructor, College for Kids Near Hagerstown, MD
Description This position is responsible for teaching non-credit, week-long day camps for the Summer Youth Program, College for Kids and Discovery Academy summer enrichment program for Workforce Solutions and Continuing Education at Hagerstown Community College. Adjunct Instructors, Summer Youth College for Kids or Discovery Academy teach proposed or existing camps approved by the Program Manager and College for Kids Team Lead. The number of camps each instructor teaches per summer is based on the instructor's area of expertise, student interest, and other scheduled camps. Each camp is 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. Camp typically runs from mid-June to early August; program dates vary each summer. This year's Summer Youth Programming dates are from June 24 to August 09, 2024. The instructor's area of expertise should be clearly outlined in the application, cover letter, or resume. Currently searching for instructors for the following topics:
Art
Science/STEAM/Ecology
Physics
Additional topics in the Summer Youth Program include, but are not limited to:
Biology, Chemistry, and Medicine
Computer Programming, Digital Animation
Dance and Music
Engineering and Manufacturing
Environmental Science and Nature
Fine and Studio Art, Photography, and Crafting
Language, Literature, and Writing
History and World Cultures
Personal Finance and Life Planning
SAT Prep
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS Adjunct Instructor, Summer Youth Program reports directly to and is responsible to the Program Manager for Youth Programs and the Summer Youth Program Team Lead. ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Plan detailed, relevant, progressive lesson plans to engage students.
Provide camp descriptions, learning objectives, and daily lesson plans to the Program Manager and Team Lead in a timely fashion.
Provide differentiated instruction to meet the various needs and levels of students.
Incorporate fun, educational, hands-on activities relevant to learning objectives.
Provide instruction using appropriate and effective technology, standards of delivery, and a variety of methods of instruction.
Actively engage students in discussion and critical thinking.
Cultivate open-minded inquiry.
Promote cooperation and mutual respect among students.
Infuse multicultural and diverse perspectives into the instructional processes as appropriate and conduct classes in a manner that demonstrates respect for individual and cultural differences.
Complete the Summer Youth Programming orientation process for adjunct faculty.
Submit and update personnel forms required for employment, including FBI/MD and CPS background checks.
Provide master copies or lists of instructional materials in a complete and timely manner to allow preparation and distribution.
Commit to being present and engaged for the full 40 hours of each camp session.
Submit camp evaluations and other documents as directed by program staff.
Participate as required in the student complaint process.
Uphold and enforce the College for Kids health and disciplinary protocols and procedures.
Follow all Maryland Department of Health regulations for summer youth programs and College policies and procedures related to College for Kids and the Discovery Academy.
Requirements REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
Appropriate education level (will vary based on the course teaching)
Previous experience teaching
Skills and Abilities
Basic computer skills necessary for using technology in the classroom
Proven ability to manage a classroom of K-12 students
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree
Previous experience teaching K-12 students
Experience teaching in a camp or similar setting
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to use varying styles and approaches that reflect an understanding and acceptance of the role of culture in a diverse, multicultural workplace and classroom.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT Team driven, office environment of professional character, competence and collaboration. Normal open office environment.