Duties: Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Adult Learning, the Adult Literacy Teacher Moonlight will be responsible for:

• Conduct and/or coordinate outreach/mentoring efforts to recruit participants in education programming.
• Schedule all appropriate class times and class locations.
• Providing regular progress reports and maintaining required statistics for the program as required by funding.
• Follow all safety procedures that pertain to the duties performed and support all aspects of the Peoria Park District safety program.
• Maintain certification in adult literacy.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Essential Functions: The work requires some physical exertion in handling supplies and materials relevant to programming. Prolonged standing, bending, and stooping at events. Ability to understand and complete paperwork and record-keeping in order to complete duties. Ability to operate a computer, copier, and fax machine.

Education: Four-year college degree or Master’s Degree in Education. Although a degree is preferred, experience in a like position with similar duties and responsibilities may be substituted for all or part of the educational preference.

Experience: Experience planning, developing and implementing educational programs preferred.

Certification: Maintain certification in adult literacy.

Knowledge and Ability:

• Must have strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be flexible and willing to assist with a variety of teaching and administrative duties.
• Must be dependable, courteous and able to work with people from a diverse background.
• Proficient in basic Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to provide the best possible image of the Park District so the public respects and appreciate the Park District, its facilities and the quality of its programs.
• Ability to work harmoniously with the Peoria Park District personnel, community leaders and organizations and volunteers in an enthusiastic and cooperative manner.
• Ability to be professional, respectful, accountable, innovative, to follow safety procedures, and be equitable to both internal and external customers.
• Ability to develop a broad-based knowledge of the community in order to further Park District objectives.
• Must have a valid Illinois Driver’s License.

Perks:

• Part-time employees enjoy discounted recreation classes and free admission to select Park District facilities.

The Peoria Park District hires without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, pregnancy, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service, protected veteran status, or on the basis of any characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.