College for Kids (CFK) Instructors

College for Kids (CFK) Instructors

Since 1980, Parkland College's College for Kids (CFK) enrichment summer camp has provided area youth with challenging, exciting, and safe experiences designed to ignite a lifelong desire for learning. College for Kids provides the opportunity for students ages 8-13 years to explore areas of study and interest in a non-graded, fun-filled environment through quality, hands-on experiences. Position provides flexibility as instructors may submit 1-4 class proposals. Instructors may elect to teach one or both sessions.

Hiring is contingent upon the course meeting the minimum class size.

Instructors are paid for 16 instructional hours per class. Salary is dependent upon qualifications.

All CFK classes are held on the main campus of Parkland College.

More information is available at or by calling 217/351.2235.

College for Kids 2024 Sessions

Mandatory Orientation for instructors: Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Session I (M-Th) June 17, 2024 - June 27, 2024, 12:45
-2:45 pm

(M-Th) June 17, 2024 -
June 27, 2024, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Session II (M-Th) July 8, 2024 - July 18, 2024, 12:45 -
2:45 pm

(M-Th) July 8, 2024 - July 18, 2024, 3:00 - 5:00
pm

Program Goals

CFK Summer Enrichment camps are designed to attain the following goals:

• Provide hands-on exploration in specialized fields such as science, math, language arts, computer science, engineering, technology, humanities, and fine arts.
• Provide challenging experiences and intellectual stimulation that develop students' special interests.
• Expose students to a learning atmosphere that will motivate them to achieve their highest potential.

Essential Job Functions

• Submit complete daily lesson plans, course syllabus, supply list and budget by established deadlines.
• Commit to teach during the ENTIRE CLASS TIME on the 8 days of the session.
  
• Attend mandatory CFK Staff Orientation on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
  
• Maintain high standard of teaching and learning in classroom.
  
• Actively engage all students in learning each day.
  
• Responsible for classroom management.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
  
• Demonstrated passion and proficiency in the proposed subject area.
  
• Provide classroom and/or online instruction to meet stated course objectives.
  
• Two or more years' experience in education (teaching) or related field; experience teaching children ages eight (8) through thirteen (13) years old preferred.
  
• Patience when working with children.
  
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication skills.
  
• A professional attitude and the ability to work with others.
  
• Ability to work with diverse populations and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity.
  
• Must pass a criminal background check with fingerprinting.
  
• Ability to commit to attending the mandatory Instructor Orientation on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm.
  
• Ability to commit to the full session for which one is applying. All classes are contingent upon meeting minimum enrollment.CFK sessions meet during the times listed.Please note that Parkland College is closed on Fridays.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Completed electronic application through www.parkland.edu.
• Resume
• A proposal for each class you wish to teach (may attach as PDF to application). Proposals should include the following:
  • Instructor's name and current contact information, including a valid email address
  • Course title and description
  • Brief description of course objectives and goals
  • Appropriate ages/grade level for the proposed course (e.g.
    8-11, 8-13, 11-13 years, etc.)
  • Preferred session and class time

Applicants are encouraged to submit course proposals that will engage students in technology, math, science, engineering, and fine and visual arts, but are not limited to these topics. Specifically, proposals in the following areas will be given consideration: coding, app invention, robotics, engineering, circuit building, graphic design; introduction to invention, painting, fiber arts, weather/climate change, chemistry, physics, slime, introduction to languages, simple construction, and/or cultural studies.

Questions regarding proposals may be directed to Kathy Buyze at kbuyze@parkland.edu or 217-351-2235.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.

For further information application process, please contact at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing .

Equal Opportunity Employer