Job Description: Kudos Program Instructor
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
PART-TIME SEASONAL
Pay Scale: $21.07-$28.45/hour
Job Summary: The KUDOS Program Instructor delivers academic and enrichment instruction to school-age children in Flockworks’ after-school programs. This role is responsible for developing lesson plans, implementing engaging activities, and supporting student learning and development. The Instructor collaborates with team members to ensure a safe, inclusive environment while maintaining student progress records and communicating with families as needed. This position also plays an active role in literacy support, program supervision, and contributes to the continuous improvement and success of the KUDOS program.
Duties/Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following :
Instruction & Creative Learning
● Create curriculum and correctly formatted lesson plans using the provided planning template in approved subject matter and submit to the coordinator for approval. Communicate with the coordinator any changes to the curriculum or dates unavailable for instruction.
● Instruct school-age children in both academic and enrichment curricula in after-school settings. Implementation of lesson plans in enrichment classes.
● Work with Aides, Apprentice Aides, and other team members as appropriate
● Oversee the health and safety of the children.
Communications and Reporting
● Communication with parents as needed. Daily communication with Site Lead/Coordinator.
● Fill out accident reports as needed and report accidents or unusual incidents to the site coordinator.
● Keep accurate student progress reports, behavioral records, and documentation as required.
Leadership & Planning
● Understand and work with the KUDOS program guidelines, California Quality Program point-of-service standards and PBIS agreements, and Behavioral Tiers. Be a role model in using these and other tools in working with children and other staff.
● Attend staff meetings and educational workshops as required. Attend other leadership and professional development opportunities.
● Be a positive community advocate of Flockworks and participate in activities and planning as required
● Other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator and Program Director.
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of various positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. :
QUALIFICATIONS & Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have at least 48 college units or pass the basic skills test. Must possess education, knowledge, and experience in the areas to be presented. Experience working with children. Community CPR/First Aid certification, Bloodborne pathogen and mandated reporter training, TB test, Fingerprinting, background checks plus harassment training.
Certifications and Requirements upon employment include 1) Possession of, or ability to obtain within three (3) months CPR and First Aid certification. 2) Bloodborne Pathogen and TB test, 3) Mandated Reporter Training 4) Harassment Training 5) Fingerprinting and background checks
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Work in both indoor and outdoor settings with children from kindergarten-age through middle school, depending on the site. Fast-paced environment, requiring energetic, enthusiastic, and well-organized employees. Physical conditioning includes the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and lift a moderate amount of weight. Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.
ABOUT US: Flockworks, a local non-profit on the Mendocino Coast since 2006, works to strengthen and connect our community through creative arts. We add value to our community through the strengths and success of our employees as we work together to provide quality programs. We aim to create opportunities for our employees to grow, learn and evolve. At Flockworks, our values drive everything we do:
● We are mission-driven and aim to do the most with the resources available.
● We work from an outlook of “Abundance, Creativity & Inclusiveness” to shape efforts within our team and in our service to others in the community.
● We believe continuous learning is vital and strive to support our teams and individuals in finding opportunities to keep learning and evolving.
● We see leadership and teamwork as vital to success. We create opportunities for everyone to develop leadership skills and teamwork. This involves our Board, Staff, and volunteers.
● We know that Collaboration with others is vital to the larger success of our community. This includes how we work with funders & donors, other community organizations, civic groups, businesses, schools, and government entities. Everyone is part of fostering this shared sense of community commitment.
Together, we accomplish our mission and better serve our community. We value all our employees and strive to support those who make the programs and initiatives successful. Together, we are Flockworks, building community through creative and artful engagement.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $21.07 - $28.45 per hour
Expected hours: 15.0 – 25.0 per week
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- We have opportunities to work with students from TK through 8th grade. What ages do you have experience working with?
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Bragg, CA (Required)
Work Location: In person
