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Salary: $18.83 - $21.65 HourlyLocation : Golden, COJob Type: Part-TimeJob Number: 2024-00112Department: Parks and RecreationDivision: Golden History MuseumsOpening Date: 10/18/2024Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptWe are currently recruiting for qualified applicants for Outreach Education Program Facilitator. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!Why work at the City of Golden? Being a Golden employee is more than just a job, it's a lifestyle. Golden is a vibrant outdoor community making it a great place to live, work and play. Under the direction of the Student & Family Programs Coordinator, performs, assists, and leads a series of 90-minute programs primary for third through fifth grade elementary students within Jefferson County and the Denver Metro area school system. Schedule will vary. Must be able to drive to teaching locations.Position duration for the 2024-2025 school year (through May 2025). Staff average 15-25 hours a week Tuesday through Friday depending on days worked during the school hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm. Programs are not scheduled on most holidays and school breaks. Opportunities for additional hours are possible. JOB SUMMARYInstructs and leads the 90-minute outreach programs Building Colorado and Ute Knowledge: STEM Kit programs in elementary school classrooms.Performs a variety of program duties including interpretation and instruction of lesson plans to elementary students with a class size of no more than 30 students per program. May instruct one to four classroom programs during the day.Utilizes classroom technologies such as projection systems, teacher computers, Prezi presentation software, Google Suite, and Google calendar for scheduling.Facilitates full classroom activities and smaller group work. Gives clear and concise instruction and can manage transitions between activities. Facilitates classroom discussion.Attends required trainings to learn program content and facilitation requirements. Adapts programming for each session depending on group dynamic while maintaining the integrity of program plan provided.Communicates with teachers and staff to provide information about program activities and program requirements.Provides a safe, creative and fun environment for participants.Regularly communicates with supervisor in order to provide quality programming.Organizes materials, inventories supplies, and recommends purchasing of supplies and equipment when needed to ensure preparedness for each session.Use of personal vehicle to drive to and from each assigned program destination. Ability to pick up materials and return program materials to the GHM&P when they're done.Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONSTo 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. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCEHigh school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required, college coursework or experience in classroom education, history, museum studies, or similar field preferred. Experience leading and managing elementary school age students in a classroom or large groups preferred. Must have a love of history and ability to share GHM program information in a professional and engaging manner. Basic knowledge of Colorado History preferred. Ability to adapt needs and decisions to diverse student groups. Familiarity with computers, laptops, iPad, computers, laptops, Smartboard and Prezi for teaching aids a plus. Must possess excellent organizational, instructional, and communication skills.LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent customer service, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal communication skills. Spanish speaking is a plus.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.REASONING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to make independent decisions with minimal supervision.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to utilize computer or laptop and Smart board to facilitate programming.CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid driver's license with good driving record and proof of insurance.MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED iPad, computer, laptop, and Smartboard, portable projector, laptop and projection screen. Personal vehicle for transportation to and from assigned program destinations.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of the position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with their hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Work is primarily performed in a classroom environmentCity of Golden is an Equal Opportunity EmployerPart-Time and Seasonal employees may be eligible for some benefits as they relate to the position and department in which they work. Part-Time and Seasonal employees are also eligible to accrue 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. For more detailed information please refer to the section of our website.01 The hiring range for this non-exempt position is $18.83 - $21.65 per hour. Are you comfortable with this rate of pay? Yes No 02 Do you have college coursework in classroom education, history, or museum studies? Yes No 03 Do you have experience leading and managing elementary school age students in a classroom or large groups? Yes No 04 Do you have a basic knowledge of Colorado History? Yes No 05 Please describe your level of skill using projection systems, Smartboard and Prezi as teaching aids. Beginner Intermediate Advanced No experience 06 Do you have a valid driver's license and good driving record? A good driving record includes, but is not limited to, no suspension or revocation of license within the last three years and no conviction of a DUI, DUID, DWAI or any hit and run accident within the past two years. Yes No 07 The schedule for this position depends on bookings. Shifts are typically two to six hours in length per day. Are you willing and able to work this schedule on an as needed basis? Yes No 08 What is your availability Tuesday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.? Please be as detailed as possible. 09 How many days per week and how many hours per week are you interested in? 10 Please briefly describe your experience working with students in a formal learning setting. 11 Do you speak Spanish? Yes No Required Question

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