Outreach Education Program Facilitator na City of Golden, CO
City of Golden, CO · Golden, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Escritório em Golden
About the Department
We are currently recruiting for qualified applicants for the Outreach Education Program Facilitator position. Come and see why the City of Golden is the place you want to be!
The City of Golden has over 500 employees serving the community in parks and recreation, public works, public safety, and administration. The City offers a wide array of benefits and perks designed to enhance the work and wellness experience our employees enjoy today and into the future.
Under the direction of the Student & Family Programs Coordinator, performs, assists, and leads a series of 90-minute programs primary for third through fifth grade elementary students within Jefferson County and the Denver Metro area school system. Schedule will vary. Must be able to drive to teaching locations.
The anticipated start date for this position is December 2025 or January 2026. Position duration: the 2025-2026 school year (through May 2026). This position will start two days per week averaging 10-15 hours. Programs are scheduled Tuesday through Friday depending on days worked during the school hours of 7:30am to 3:30pm. Programs are not scheduled on most holidays and school breaks.
Position Duties
Instructs and leads the 90-minute outreach programs Building Colorado and Ute Knowledge: STEM Kit programs in elementary school classrooms.
Performs a variety of program duties including interpretation and instruction of lesson plans to elementary students with a class size of no more than 30 students per program. May instruct one to four classroom programs during the day.
Utilizes classroom technologies such as projection systems, teacher computers, Prezi presentation software, Google Suite, and Google calendar for scheduling.
Facilitates full classroom activities and smaller group work. Gives clear and concise instruction and can manage transitions between activities. Facilitates classroom discussion.
Attends required trainings to learn program content and facilitation requirements. Adapts programming for each session depending on group dynamic while maintaining the integrity of program plan provided.
Communicates with teachers and staff to provide information about program activities and program requirements.
Provides a safe, creative and fun environment for participants.
Regularly communicates with supervisor in order to provide quality programming.
Organizes materials, inventories supplies, and recommends purchasing of supplies and equipment when needed to ensure preparedness for each session.
Use of personal vehicle to drive to and from each assigned program destination. Ability to pick up materials and return program materials to the GHM&P when they’re done.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) required, college coursework or experience in classroom education, history, museum studies, or similar field preferred. Experience leading and managing elementary school age students in a classroom or large groups preferred. Must have a love of history and ability to share GHM program information in a professional and engaging manner. Basic knowledge of Colorado History preferred. Ability to adapt needs and decisions to diverse student groups. Familiarity with computers, laptops, iPad, computers, laptops, Smartboard and Prezi for teaching aids a plus. Must possess excellent organizational, instructional, and communication skills.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Excellent customer service, conflict resolution, and interpersonal skills. Excellent verbal communication skills. Spanish speaking is a plus.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Must be able to make independent decisions with minimal supervision.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to utilize computer or laptop and Smart board to facilitate programming.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid driver’s license with good driving record and proof of insurance.
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
iPad, computer, laptop, and Smartboard, portable projector, laptop and projection screen. Personal vehicle for transportation to and from assigned program destinations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of the position, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with their hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk and hear. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work is primarily performed in a classroom environment
City of Golden is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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