Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
Instructor - Skillbuilders
Full Time
Location: Chicopee, MA
Pay: $20/hour
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8a-4p
Job Summary:
We have an open
Instructor/ Dream Coach position at our new
Skillbuilders Makerspace+ program. This program is an art, technology and engineering space where people with common interests can meet, learn, socialize, and collaborate. The Instructor/Dream Coach will mentor individuals with various disabilities by instructing at least three weekly skill and curriculum-based art, technology, carpentry or engineering workshops and implements community-based activities and vocational or creative exploration opportunities for members. The instructor will use a variety of settings that assist individuals to further socialization, relationship building, communication and self-advocacy skills.
Key Responsibilities: - Model treatment interventions established by a members treatment team as documented in the Individual Service Plan.
- Access or develop evidence-based curriculum to utilize in facilitating regular educational training opportunities for members.
- Provide specific interventions in learning and community settings as outlined in the treatment plan.
- Implement a learning framework that prompts members to manipulate various tools, media and materials both in guided and free creation.
- Construct and update the scope and sequence of instruction that advances higher order thinking.
- Guide and celebrate the creative process without defining or limiting the members work.
- Stretch the learning potential with open-ended cues and questions.
- Gather and organize data regarding attendance and effectiveness of program.
- Research, develop and prototype innovative maker activities.
- Demonstrate and share technical knowledge.
- Troubleshoot and repair Maker tools and equipment including hardware and software.
- Develop and maintain a materials list that anticipates needs in a timely manner.
- Instructs members on safe use of tools.
- Consistently seeks new experiences and opportunities for learning.
- Develop progress notes describing each members contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals.
- Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and other professionals including participation in treatment planning meetings.
- Provide transportation to individuals in the program as assigned.
- Collaborating with staff and clinicians to understand the ways in which activities can promote healing and belonging.
- Any other tasks assigned by program management.
Qualifications: - Previous experience in human services or education.
- Valid driver's license & reliable transportation.
- High School Diploma or GED (Associate's Degree Preferred).
- Strong organization, time management and follow-up skills.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully handle multiple projects concurrently.
- Ability to work independently.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
- Demonstrate the highest standards of honesty, integrity, flexibility, and responsiveness.
- Ability and willingness to innovate independently and try things out.
- Ability and willingness to be flexible and responsive to role responsibilities.
- Excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills.
- Experience leading artistic lessons or activities preferably in more than one discipline.
- Experience with maker labs and tools, project-based learning, social-emotional learning, and/or blended learning.
- Experience with scripting and coding languages.
- Experience teaching robotics and coding.
- Experience with 3D design and production.
- Experience working in and/or leading a Makerspace.
- Experience with carpentry/building, auto mechanics, and/or engineering.
- Experience teaching technical or trade skills to individuals with disabilities.
Benefits: - Generous PTO (time-off) package.
- Comprehensive health and dental insurance plans.
- Life insurance and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan.
- Tuition remission for eligible classes.
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility and tuition assistance.
- Opportunities for career development and advancement.
About ServiceNet ServiceNet is a compassionate non-profit organization that helps individuals facing challenges such as mental illness, developmental disabilities, brain injuries, homelessness, and substance use issues. With our dedicated staff members, we work together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
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