Instructor - Early Childhood

JOB SUMMARY:
The Instructor in the Recreation Department for the City of Frederick is responsible for providing safe, effective, motivating group classes for participants of all levels. The Instructor provides leadership while monitoring and encouraging class participation. The Instructor is responsible for staying abreast of current and evolving trends within their area of expertise. They are responsible for presenting a positive, professional and competent image of the City of Frederick through quality programs designed to meet the diverse needs of the community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Maintains a safe, supervised program environment, following all childcare safety and attendance procedures.
*Delivers developmentally appropriate activities that encourage learning, social-emotional growth, and safe, engaging play.
*Communicates regularly with families and team members about daily activities, progress, and classroom needs.
*Works all assigned hours as designated by program schedule and supervisor.
*Remains understanding, compassionate and courteous to all program participants.
*Readily prepared and capable to instruct all aspects of given program.
*Provides instruction to program participants to the best of ability, enduring equal instruction and opportunity to succeed is extended to everyone.
*Maintains all program supplies, including set-up and storage. Notifies supervisor should any shortages and/or damages occur with said supplies.
*Implements all policies, licensing regulations, and safety procedures.
*Completes all necessary accident forms and reports to supervisor.
*Maintains safety of all program participants.
*Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Must be 19 years of age or older.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
*High school diploma, certificate of high school equivalency, or successful completion of college courses for credits.
*Six (6) semester, 90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework.
*One (1) year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting, one (1) year of college (30 semester hours) OR a combination of experience and college that equals one (1) year.

REQUIRED SKILLS (Communication/Language; Mathematical; Computer; etc.):
*Excellent customer service skills.
*Strong organizational skills.
*Ability to exercise patience and good verbal communication to effectively convey ideas and information.

OTHER DESIRABLES:
*Ability to communicate effectively in the Spanish Language.
*Ability to communicate effectively in the American Sign Language (ASL).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to provide a safe and enjoyable environment for all participants during programs. The incumbent is frequently required to walk, talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Physical demands are varying depending upon program being offered. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITION: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will working programs indoors in a controlled setting or outdoors under varying weather conditions depending on the program.