Instructor Job Description

Introduction

It is important that the classes be an enjoyable and positive learning experience for all students.  Consider yourself an ambassador for the Medina SeniorNet at all times, even when a situation might become stressful.  Our future success depends on the majority of the students returning to take additional classes.

There may be a very rare situation where a student exhibits rude behavior.  It is important to try to resolve the problem in a very quiet, calm and diplomatic way.  Report the incident to the Learning Center Coordinator after the class session.

Background

Must be knowledgeable of PC computers using Windows XP operating system and the program software to be used in the class.  Must be able to work well with senior citizens who may require a slow pace with much repetition and reinforcement as students may not have been in a classroom for thirty years or more.  Must speak in a loud and clear voice and be very patient and kind.  Must be very dependable.

Procedures

Review the lesson plans enough to comfortably teach the class.  Make copies of any special handouts using the copy machine in the LearningCenter.

Check out the key at the front desk and arrive at the LearningCenter at least twenty minutes prior to class time.  Leave the key in the door as a reminder to turn it back in following the class session.  Use the wood wedge to keep the door open during the class.

Sign in and put on your name tag.

Remove the student name tags and list of students from your folder in the file cabinet.  Place the name tags on the computers in the same order as on the list of students.  Obtain lesson plans from the closet in the entranceway and distribute them to the computer desks.

Turn on the computers to make sure that they are working properly, and make sure there is paper in the printer.  Prior to the first session of a class, open the Instructor account on all computers to be used in the class in readiness for the students to open their personal account.

Confer with your coach(s) as to what you will be doing that day and what expectations you have of their role for the day.

The first class session shall include introductions of the instructor, coach(s) and students, allowing a little time to get everyone feeling comfortable.

Follow the class lesson plans each week to the best of your ability.

Allow for a ten-minute rest break approximately one hour into the class session.

Inform students of the Friday afternoon lab period from 1:00 to 3:00.  Have those interested in using the lab period for making-up a lesson, getting help, or for practicing sign up on the lab sheet on the bulletin board.  There will be at least one instructor in the lab.

Pass out class evaluation forms along with an envelope at the last class session.  Have the students fill them out and put them in the envelope and place them in the Learning Center Coordinator folder on the table.

Contact the Learning Center Coordinator regarding any problems or issues needing attention.  This can be done via phone call (330-666-8138) or e-mail (GLwoodling@aol.com).

Following each class session make sure all of the computers and the printer are turned off and return student name tags to your folder

Sign out, leave your name tag in the basket, turn off all lights, lock the door and return the key to the front desk.

Special Notes

Instructors receive free membership in SeniorNet.

Instructors may take any SeniorNet class for half price by registering for the class through the normal channels.

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