Position Type: Community Education/Adults with Disabilities Instructors and Assts
Date Posted: 2/20/2024
Location: Minnetonka Community Education Center (MCEC)
Assignment: Part time, days, evenings and weekend options, 2-10 classes per season (Spring/Summer, Fall, Winter)
Wages: starting at $14.25
Primary Objective of Position: To assist the Instructor in enrichment and/or recreation classes and activities for adults with intellectual, developmental, sensory, cognitive and physical disabilities. To help ensure a safe and fun atmosphere for all participants.
Job Responsibilities:
Provide assistance to the Project SOAR instructor in art, crafts, cooking, recreation, or leisure classes/activities, that are specially designed and adapted to the individual abilities of Project SOAR participants.
Work directly and independently with the class participants and assist them with the activities.
Provide a safe, caring, and fun environment for participants.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Communicate with instructor about duties during class and understanding of class schedule and tasks.
Job Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years old.
Evidence of successful experience working with persons with disabilities.
Evidence of positive interpersonal skills; ability to relate well to adults with special needs.
Compassion for and understanding of adults with disabilities.