Program Goals Youth programs are designed to attain the following goals: Provide hands-on explorations in specialized fields such as science, math, language arts, computer science, technology, humanities and fine arts. Provide challenging experiences and intellectual stimulation for students to develop their special interests. Build key skills for future success 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, proposed supply list and budget by established deadline. Provide classroom instructions in accordance with stated objectives and established course outline. Commit to teach the entire class time. Patience when working with youth. Maintain high standard of teaching and learning in classroom. Perform all other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree Two (2) years' experience in education (teaching) or related field and/or teaching children ages six (6) through eighteen (18) years. Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Demonstrated passion and proficiency in the proposed subject area. Provide classroom and/or online instruction to meet stated course objectives. Excellent organizational, verbal and written communication. Professional attitude and ability to work with others. Ability to work with individuals from various backgrounds and demonstrate cultural awareness and sensitivity. Ability to commit to the full session for which they are applying. All classes are contingent upon meeting minimum enrollment. In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.