Kids College Instructor – Part-Time, Seasonal

Walla Walla Community College is accepting applications to fill the part-time, seasonal role of Kids College Instructor on the Walla Walla Campus.

At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.

General Responsibilities:

The Kids College Instructor delivers engaging, hands-on STEM and technical learning experiences for

students age 9–13 during seasonal Kids College sessions at Walla Walla Community College. Courses

emphasize curiosity, creativity, and real-world career connections through age-appropriate, experiential

learning.

Instructors support the College’s mission by fostering a safe, inclusive, and inspiring learning environment

and by collaborating with co-instructors, classroom assistants, program staff, WWCC Workforce and

Nursing/Allied Health faculty, and community or industry partners. Instructional depth is appropriate for

middle school learners, and instructors demonstrate enthusiasm, curiosity, and the ability to translate

STEM and technical concepts for students ages 9–13.

Desired Traits:

The faculty at WWCC are innovative and passionate professionals focused on student success. A

successful candidate will also display the following traits:

• Pedagogy centered on student success and age-appropriate learning.
• Commitment to the mission of the two-year college and community education.
• Ability to develop and maintain constructive, cooperative working relationships.
• Enthusiasm for hands-on, experiential learning.
• Willingness to engage in professional growth and training.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with instructional teams.

Teaching and Related Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging, hands-on instructional content aligned with Kids College

Curriculum.

• Teach daily lessons that emphasize curiosity, creativity, and experiential learning.
• Adapt instruction to meet diverse learning styles and developmental levels of students ages 9–13.
• Use interactive, applied activities to support learning objectives.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
• Supervise children during instructional activities and transitions.
• Address behavioral issues using positive guidance strategies.
• Communicate with parents, co-instructors, classroom assistants, and program staff regarding

student progress and program operations.

• Collaborate with instructional teams to coordinate lesson plans and classroom activities.
• Prepare instructional spaces, materials, and equipment; support setup and cleanup.
• Participate in required orientation, training, and program meetings.
• Ensure compliance with college safety, accessibility, and program policies.

Competencies

• Implement hands-on and experiential teaching strategies appropriate for middle school learners.
• Design lessons and activities aligned with Kids College learning objectives.
• Foster inclusive learning environments that support curiosity, collaboration, and engagement.
• Apply knowledge of child development to instructional practice.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with students, families, and instructional teams.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to teaching and youth learning.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in the area of instruction.
• Prior teaching experience with children ages 9–13.
• Experience teaching STEM, technical, or applied learning topics.
• Knowledge of child development principles.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, age-appropriate instruction.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with hands-on or applied learning activities.
• First Aid/CPR certification.

Terms and Conditions of Employment

This is a part-time instruction assignment contingent on enrollment and located at the Walla Walla Campus. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful employment to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment and provide transcripts if applicable. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco free institution.  Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.

Compensation

Compensation for Continuing Education instruction is determined on a sliding scale based on class enrollment numbers ($41.79 to $93.53 per hour). Classes are subject to cancellation based on low enrollment.

Required Application Materials

This position is posted as open until filled and applications will be screened as received.To qualify for consideration, applicants must meet required qualifications and submit a complete application packet that includes the following:

• NEOGOV online application.
• A cover letter detailing how you meet the qualifications and competencies for this position.
• Curriculum vitae or comprehensive resume.
• Contact information for three professional references.
• Answers to all supplemental questions.
• Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.

WWCC reserves the right to not fill this position, reject all applicants, reopen the position or make a direct appointment.  Applications received during this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at the College's discretion.

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Walla Walla Community College is committed to provide equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, including gender expression/identity, marital status, age (over 40), the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, the use of trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, or status as a Vietnam and/or disabled veteran, National Guard member or reservist in accordance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Federal Rehabilitation of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and any other applicable Federal and Washington State laws against discrimination. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities. If you need accommodations in the application/employment process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (509) 527-4224 - TDD (509) 527-4412, email personnel@wwcc.edu, address: 500 Tausick Way, Walla Walla WA, 99362.