What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor (Managing) position at AutismUp?
Position Summary
The Managing Instructor will design and teach classes in both group and one-on-one settings as needed for participants with autism and other disabilities to help them achieve their goals. The Managing Instructor will oversee a designated content-specific educational track, which includes administrative tasks as assigned and can include the supervision of staff members where applicable
Responsibilities:
- Directly provides and facilitates instruction and oversight to participants with various abilities in a classroom or/and community-based setting, and virtually as needed
- Oversees the ongoing implementation and development of a content area (Creative Arts & STEM) in the context of a continuum of participant growth and progress
- Assists with the management of volunteers, interns, community partners, instructors, and support staff
- Supervises staff as assigned
- Participates in the hiring process for new staff as appropriate
- Assists in ensuring supplies and equipment are adequate and up-to-date
- Tracks participants’ progress and communicates accordingly with stakeholders including families
- Responsible for the supervision and safety of program participants
- Helps facilitate social interactions between participants in the program
- Participates on the programming team’s behalf at AU events and functions, as needed
- Participates in various team meetings to advance continuous assessment and improvement, and to further collaborative efforts
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree required, a Master’s degree in relevant field and/or related certifications preferred
- Experience working with individuals with ASD or other disabilities
- Teaching experience required
- Knowledge of art and STEM content instruction areas helpful
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $24 - $29
