I wanted to share this job posting, as we're urgently in need of instructors. It can be a nice income for someone who is self employed and has some flex in their day. The work is challenging, but infinitely rewarding and valuable. The topic range is relatively open and might include computer programming, arts, music, or poetry. Some experience with middle school youth is a plus, but the right temperament and personality can work too. Let me know if I can answer any questions or concerns. Thanks, Jeff Also available here: http://goo.gl/MEZZ7v ***** POSTING: ***** *JOB POSTING – CHOICES After School Program* *Mini-Course Instructors* *Two 16-week sessions (September 2014 – June 2015)* *Schedule: Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday* *Posting: *Mini-course instructor needed for Holyoke Community College after school enrichment program at Peck School in Holyoke, Massachusetts. Responsibilities include providing engaging, hands-on learning to a group of 10-15 middle school youth. Potential topics include, but are not limited to: · Creative writing/reading · Poetry writing/reading · Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) club · Robotics · Outdoor adventure · Media · Sports *First Session:* September 29, 2014 – January 30, 2015 *Second session:* February 2, 2015 – June 5, 2015 *Salary: * $15 to $25 per hour *Days:* 2 days a week (M/W or Tu/Th) *Hours: *3:50 PM to 5:50 PM *Program Overview:* CHOICES is an after-school program supported by Holyoke Community College and implemented at Peck School,in Holyoke, MA. The program targets at-risk youth who are committed to self-development by engaging them in enriching activities. The CHOICES after-school program runs from 3:00 to 5:50 PM. Students are given a snack and 20 minutes of social time before homework period begins. >From 3:20 to 4:20 PM, students work on homework or other academically focused tasks with the assistance of college and high school tutors. After homework time, students transition into club time (mini-courses) The program runs four days a week and offers approximately 5 clubs a day (each running either Monday and Wednesday, or Tuesday and Thursday). Each club has at least one high school or college tutor as an assistant. *Program Priorities: *We are interested in hiring instructors who provide mini-courses that address one or more of the following priorities: · Focuses on an area of high interest for urban middle school students. · Culturally relevant topics to Holyoke middle school students (that is, students are able to explore and affirm their own cultural identities through participating in this program). · Artistic/Creative component (visual arts, theater, music, etc.). · Supports student fitness and wellness. · Attracts and retains students in need of support in their academic and/or personal lives (including, ideally, amix of boys and girls). · · Conclude with final, culminating product or activity (it is up to the instructor to determine the nature of this final product). · Highly engaging and enriching activities for middle school age students that provide experiential learning activities and promote the use of technology, when appropriate and possible. **Note: we do not expect that any single program to address all of the above priorities; rather, we are looking for a mix of programs that, in combination, address these priorities. *Further Notes:* · CORI background check and fingerprinting required upon employment. · CPR and First Aid training preferred. Provided by employer if needed. · Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. · Periodic student and self-performance evaluations must be completed as a part of the job. · Attendance at monthly staff meetings is required. *Include in your Proposal:* · Describe the mini-course you propose to offer. · Do you have specific scheduling needs for your mini-course (i.e., would you need to do either Monday-Wednesday or Tuesday-Thursday, or are you available for either)? · Describe any needed resources (i.e. specific rooms or space, materials, field trips, etc.). · Which of the program priorities will your mini-course address, and how will it address each of the priorities you identify? · What do you envision for your course’s final, culminating product or activity? If you have questions about this program or need help in putting together your proposal, please contact: Melany Mendoza, HCC After-School Programs Director (office: 413.552.2471 or cell: 413.218.6595) *Deadline*: Open until positions are filled. *Send proposal and resume to*: Melany Mendoza, HCC After-School Programs Director Holyoke Community College 303 Homestead Avenue Holyoke, MA 01040 Email: mmendoza at hcc.edu -- Jeff Mackler MRW Connected c: 413.265.0900 o: 413.282.1000 "Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one." -Einstein -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.hidden-tech.net/pipermail/hidden-discuss/attachments/20140910/c14ad660/attachment.html