What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Enrichment Teacher - Moore County Campus position at Amarillo College?
Summary
At Amarillo College, our mission is: Transforming our community and economy through learning, innovation, and achievement. Every team member, regardless of job title or duties, is responsible first and foremost, for assisting students in every way.
This is an exciting time to work for Amarillo College! We are seeking our next Community Enrichment Teacher - Moore County Campus who will be all-in on our mission and who will lead and teach Community Enrichment classes including but not limited to the following areas: sports and fitness, culinary, arts, computer, and martial arts.
This position is filled on an as need basis, contingent upon institutional needs.
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Required: High School Diploma or GED
Preferred: Some College
CERTIFICATION:
Preferred: First Aid and CPR Certification (or obtained within 90 days.)
EXPERIENCE:
Preferred: Successful Teaching Experience
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Prepare lesson plans.
- Maintain order and structure during class.
- Actively engage students in applicable subject area each day.
- Establish clear rules and expectations of the program with students.
- Provide flexibility with lesson plans and activity changes for students.
- Ensure space is safe, clean and organized.
- Respond quickly to emergencies.
- Perform other work-related duties as needed.
- As an Amarillo College employee, seek knowledge of and pledge to actively engage in a culture of caring striving to serve students, peers and the community by embracing the AC Core Values: Wow, Family, Fun, Innovation, and Yes!
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Possess excellent communication, oral and social skills.
- Maintain a positive attitude under stress.
- Be adaptable when dealing with a variety of ages.
- Able to follow directions and chain of command.
- Knowledge of the applicable subject area.
- Ability to manage classroom of children or adults.
Salary: Pay grade 8 Amarillo College Pay Grades (salary is determined by Human Resources based on education, work experience and internal comparisons).
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel between offices and buildings, and requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or maneuver office supplies as needed. Occasional travel between panhandle colleges required.
Work Conditions: Must be willing to work a flexible schedule (days, nights, weekends, holidays, and varying events if necessary.)
Work Environment: This job may operate in a classroom, online, or tech supported setting. This role routinely uses standard classroom and office equipment such as microphones, audio/video-recorders, computers, overhead projectors, phones, copy machines, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Notice of Background: Applicants selected for employment will be required to undergo a pre-employment criminal history background check and possibly a pre-employment drug test.
Commitment Statement: Amarillo College is dedicated to building a workforce that embraces a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, fostering a culturally aware team at every organizational level. Our goal is a faculty and staff that mirrors the distinctiveness of our community and is continually enhancing their skills and knowledge to better serve our entire student population.
Promotional Opportunity Policy: Under the Amarillo College Promotional Opportunity Policy, only current appointed or part-time non-appointed employees will be considered for a position during the first five (5) working days from notice or posting.
