NCE Instructor

Department: Newton Community Education

FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Non-Exempt, Non-Aligned

Reports To: Principal/Department Chair

SUMMARY

NCE Instructors deliver engaging and educational classes and programming to students of all ages. Instructors are responsible for class preparation and planning, teaching, student supervision, attendance and all safety protocols, cleanup, and online meeting hosting if applicable.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability and commitment to abide by all standards and practices detailed in the Kids Instructor Expectations or Adult Instructor Expectations documents

• Support NCE's commitment to inclusion and access by participating in the Financial Assistance Policy

• 2+ years' experience in the field taught. If a Kids or Teen class, 2+ working with children in an educational or recreational setting

• Strong expertise and enthusiasm in relevant content area

• An inclusive mindset and commitment to engaging all enrolled students regardless of background, level of experience, English language ability, etc

• History of reliability, punctuality, and overall responsibility.

• Proficiency in a second language a plus

• Excellent references

• Clean CORI/SORI/fingerprint background check

• For online teachers, strong technological competency and online meeting hosting skills are a must

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Actively work to support NCE's mission and values

• Provide a course description to NCE program coordinator

• Provide the program coordinator with a syllabus/plan for progressively developing students' skills over the course of the program. The course should have clear learning objectives and the activities of each lesson should be planned in advance to meet those objectives

• Prepare materials necessary for the course and each class, including preparing and garnering approval for a materials budget if applicable. Visuals are important for access for English language learners and students with hearing impairments and should be posted and clear as much as possible

• Use intentional activities and language to foster a sense of belonging and community in the classroom. Unless it is explicitly a lecture for adults, classes should have students doing and/or talking the majority of the time.

• Ensure students leave with an enriched understanding and sense of enthusiasm for the content area

• Supervise students during class and ensure their safety. Enlist NCE site coordinators for assistance as needed. Notify program coordinators of any issues and incidents immediately. (see Expectations documents for details)

• Support students with special needs as communicated by NCE office staff

• Oversee respectful use of classroom space, including preparing classroom for class and leaving it in good condition

• Teach make-up classes as necessitated by weather or unforeseen circumstances

• For online instructors, secure everything needed for equipment and technology prior to class

• Respond and adjust to NCE staff feedback

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds

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In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.