Student WEB CORPS Summer Instructor

JOB POSTING: Student WEB CORPS Summer Instructor

Position Summary

Part-time/Temporary position responsible for coordinating and implementing all day-to-day aspects of the program. Student WEB CORPS is a 6-week “summer work experience” for in-school students, ages 14-17 years old designed to strengthen students’ web development, project management and professionalism skills and to apply those skills in the authentic task of building a website for a small business or nonprofit organization. Students work 25 hours each week and earn up to $9.00 per hour. Eligible students apply to participate in the program and are assigned to one of the Student WEB CORPS worksites. Each cohort (up to 30 student - employees) is supported by two Worksite Supervisors (Instructors) and a Site Coordinator.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide supervision and support to the studentemployees
• using the Student WEB CORPS program materials.
• Support and mentor students as they interact with peers and industry professionals.
• Support student project teams with the successful completion of hands-on lab activities.
• Conduct any and all activities necessary to retain 90% of all assigned students.
• Immediately notify TECH CORPS Supervisor of any and all support services that students may need. Document referrals made.
• Arrive to every workday session promptly and prepared for sessions/instruction.
• Coordinate and implement work in an orderly and professional manner.
• Set-up and clean-up worksite at the beginning and at the end of each workday and confirm that all materials are prepared for sessions.
• Enforce rules and regulations and apply appropriate disciplinary measures as needed.
• Observe necessary precautions to ensure the safety of program participants and maintain a clean, professional looking environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Passion (for the mission of the organization), Creativity and Initiative
• Possess basic knowledge and/or have experience leading, coaching, or teaching groups.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations and/or urban teenagers is a plus.

Content Knowledge/Experience:

• Passion (for the mission of the organization), Creativity and Initiative
• Possess basic knowledge and/or have experience leading, coaching, or teaching groups.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations and/or urban teenagers is a plus.

Direct Report: Student WEB CORPS Instructors report to the Manager of Special Projects – JFS.

Location: Student WEB CORPS is offered via partnerships with K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations in Central and Northeast Ohio.