Program Instructor - In-School (East Texas)

Program Instructor – In-school

This is a part-time (up to 29 hours/week) position located at our East Texas Regional Center in Tyler.  This position is fully on-site.   

JOB SUMMARY:

The Program Instructor will assist GSNETX in the organization, delivery, implementation, and assessment of the Community Partnerships in school program. In collaboration with local schools, nonprofit or community organizations, the Program Instructor will facilitate girls’ grades K-12 through a quality Girl Scout Leadership Experience that is aligned with, and results in, Girl Scout leadership outcomes, promotes Girl Scout and GSNETX values, and incorporates the principles of girl led, experiential and cooperative learning. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: (This list may not include all the duties assigned): 

• Travel to various schools or other locations to facilitate programs and events which promote the Girl Scout Leadership Experience.
• Facilitate programming modules, including virtual or live-stream events and activities.
• Serves as and is responsible for being a role model/mentor for participants in behavior and attitude while following the Girl Scout Promise and Law and GSNETX policy and procedures.
• Facilitates Girl Scout traditions and encourages Girl Scout ways.
• Assist in providing opportunities for participants to experience personal and group success.
• Remain focused on girl experiences and processes and how they impact short and mid-term outcomes.
• Assist with pre- and post- event support, including but not limited to program/event planning, check-in, check-out, attendance, post reflective feedback administration, supply coordination, set-up, and clean-up.
• Ensures participants understand and follow safety and education procedures.
• Assists in the care of the physical facilities (GSENTX service centers and partner locations) and equipment, including but not limited to program kits, activity materials, program closets and cabinets.
• With guidance from supervisor, design, create, and implement programming that is high quality, robust and deliberate in design.
• Research, collect, and communicate examples of high-quality programming.
• Creates, reviews, and revises curriculum, as necessary.
• Recognizes and responds to opportunities for problem-solving.
• Responsible for the collection of program material correspondence, reports and emails including registration, attendance, agreements, and permission slips.
• Communicate effectively with girls, parents, partner staff and community.
• Assist with promotion of Community Partnership programming modules and girl participation.
• Ensures programming remains outcomes-focused, the experience meets the objectives and goals of the program. Ensures compliance with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) risk management practices and other governance authorities for all programs.
• Remain flexible and adaptable to changing schedules and direction given by supervisors to ensure the program is meeting the needs of our partners and organization.
• Attends essential meetings and trainings.
• Corresponds with teachers, staff, parents, and caregivers as needed to complete reports, gather data, obtain permissions, send reminders, and communications.
• Collaborate, distribute, and collect girls, parents, teachers, staff program feedback forms.
• Assist with council-led activities and events as assigned at council and partner sites.
• Assist, participate and mentor girls during the Cookie Program to establish goal setting, time management, budgeting, people skills, and business ethics.
• Gathers program supplies needed for lesson/activity.
• Coordinates and assists in field trips, special events, and take-action projects (some weekends).
• Serves as site representative for GSNETX at partner sites. 
• Identifies and communicates partner sites needs to Supervisor to foster program improvements for effective and efficient achievement of outcomes.
• Administrative duties as assigned.

OTHER

• Must be able to travel within established geographic areas and council service centers, as necessary.
• Must have reliable transportation, hold a valid drivers’ license, and meet GSNETX driving record & automobile insurance requirements.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Communication skills (verbal, written and interpersonal)
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Problem Solving/Solution Oriented
• Ability to work independently, successfully.
• Time Management Skills
• Collaborative-Team Focus
• Achieves Results
• Planning and Organizing
• Relationship Building/Effective Conflict Resolution Skills

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bilingual (preferred, but not required).
• Must be available between 8am-4pm (M-F), some Saturdays.
• Education background preferred. Girl Scout and Nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of best practices in nonprofit and/or education.
• Must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school graduate with at least 2 years of work or volunteer related experience or some college.
• Knowledge of ability to work with adults and student grades K-12th.
• Knowledge of Girl Scout Program and Traditions helpful, but not required.
• Ability to communicate and work with minimum supervision and integrity.
• Demonstrates and promotes a climate of courtesy, respect, and professionalism to coworkers, the volunteers served by this council, and others with whom her/his position puts her/him in contact.
• Public speaking experience.
• Ability to care for technology that is assigned, full responsibility for any damaged equipment.
• Ability to manage a class size up to 25, per adult.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Adheres to the GSNETX’s equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies, which ensure that there will be no discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, creed, national origin, socioeconomic status, disability, or age.
• Must hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Girl Scout membership fees are $25 and can be payroll deductible.
• Attendance is an essential job requirement defined as having regular, consistent, reliable, punctual, and predictable attendance including the ability to work regular hours and shifts, before and after hours, and on weekends, when required.
• Must complete and pass a criminal background check.
• General knowledge of East Texas region, the cultures, and needs inherent in urban areas will help to serve girls more effectively within our schools.
• Genuine concern for the future and well-being of girls that have various socio-economic barriers.
• Follow expectations and guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. 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 regularly required to speak or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, work in an office environment, work in a seated position, and work with computers.

The employee must be able to drive and have a valid driver’s license.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• GSNETX will provide CPR/AED and First Aid training and certification, as required for assignment.
• GSNETX will provide Safety, Child Abuse, and Child Neglect training per state regulation requirements.
• GSNETX may provide additional certifications and trainings as deemed necessary.