College for Kids 2027 Sessions: Mandatory Orientation for instructors Thursday, June 3, 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm Session I (M-Th) June 14 – June 24, 12:45 –2:45 pm (M-Th) June 14 – June 24, 3:00 – 5:00 pm Session II (M-Th) July 5 – July 15, 12:45 – 2:45 pm (M-Th) July 5 -July 15, 3:00 – 5:00 pm Program Goals: Summer CFK programs are designed to attain the following goals: Provide hands-on explorations in specialized fields such as science, math, language arts, culinary, computer science, 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 eight days of the session. Attend mandatory CFK Staff Orientation on Thursday, June 3, 2027. Maintain high standard of teaching and learning in classroom.Actively engage all students in learning each day. Responsible for classroom management. 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 and ranges between $25 to $35 per hour. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree. Two or more years’ experience in education (teaching) or related field; experience teaching children ages six (6) through thirteen (13) years old preferred. 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. 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. Ability to commit to attending the mandatory Instructor Orientation on Thursday, June 3, 2027 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 in the Summer. 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.