Teen Program Digital Video Instructor, Project H.O.M.E.

Posted by on December 31, 2004

[posted from CTCNet listserv; emailed 12/15/2004]

Job Description
Honickman Learning Center Comcast Technology Labs
Revision Date: June 25th , 2004
Job Title: Digital Music Instructor – Teen Program

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Teen Program Digital Video Instructor will be responsible for the development of curriculum and daily instruction of two sessions of digital music class. The classes will consist of 8 students approximately 1 ? hours a day 4 days a week with a half hour of paid planning time per day. Responsibilities will include:

1. Daily, prepare and maintain the classroom.
2. Keep track of attendance and inform administrative assistant of absences
3. Check the security of lab twice daily, document those checks
4. Develop daily lesson plans and larger units for digital music class
5. Instruct classes and manage classroom
6. Ensure the creation and completion of digital music projects by each student or student group throughout the semester
7. Facilitate and maintain the policies and procedures of the program
8. Manage students within the program framework and ensure the safety and dignity of all students is maintained
9. Assist students with work and homework if time allows
10. Attend all program and parent meetings as assigned.
11. Maintain respectful and cooperative relationships with the students and their families
12. Observe strict confidentiality regarding all student / family matters
13. Perform other duties as assigned

? Project H.O.M.E. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all inclusive statement of the duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR(S): Teen Program Manager

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL CONTACTS:
The work of Project H.O.M.E. is rooted in our strong spiritual conviction of the dignity of each person. As such, we strive to function as a community of individuals who demonstrate respect, courtesy, dignity, support and care for all people.

Our community of care extends to homeless persons, residents, vendors, consumers, staff, outside agencies and all people who enter our dwelling places. Thus, we work to avoid making assumptions and generalizations about people. We demonstrate and foster respect for cultural differences. We believe in our ability to listen and learn from one another.

Specifically, building community for the Teen Program Facilatator means:

1. Receiving and responding to work tasks in a courteous and timely fashion.
2. Meet and greet visitors, residents, other staff and co-workers in a polished and welcoming manner.
3. Intentionally maintaining open dialogue and verbal/written communication to eliminate chaos, confusion, and misunderstanding.
4. Strives to put others at ease and communicate in ways they can understand.
5. Develops and maintains smooth, cooperative working relationships with others.
6. Encourages open expression of ideas and opinions.

Additionally, all staff is responsible for the following:

1. Commitment to the mission of Project H.O.M.E.
2. Work at establishing a base of trust with each resident.
3. Develop good working relationships among community and staff.
4. Continue to learn about mental illness, addictions, and dually diagnosed residents.
5. Accept residents "where they are at" while working to assist them.
6. Observe confidentiality, privacy, and dignity of each resident.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor?s Degree in Education, technology or related field. Two years experience working with youth. Strong computer skills (MS Office, Publisher, etc.), excellent verbal and written communication skills. Proficient in Protools and Reason. Ability to create lesson plans, to effectively keep order/manage a classroom and develop relationships with students and parents. Satisfactory responses to criminal history check and child abuse clearance check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
General Housekeeping duties (sweeping, dusting, organizing teaching materials, working in the kitchen), and meal preparation when necessary. Standing and sitting for long periods of time. Each new employee must undergo a physical examination and a tuberculosis test.

WORKING HOURS:
During the School Year: M-TR 4 pm- 6 pm

Prepared by: J. Lipson Date: June 25th , 2004

To obtain more information or to apply for the position, please contact April Alcaraz at aalcaraz@projecthome.org.