Computer Instructor

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Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA) is a community-based, local economic development organization which has engaged individuals and small businesses in community-building strategies for over 40 years. MEDA's Technology Program assists parents, families, and individuals in San Francisco to learn how to use computers and the internet, and to integrate these tools into their daily lives. MEDA has an aggressive target to ensure that every child who lives in or goes to school in the Mission has access to a highspeed Internet connection and a computer in the home. We are recruiting Computer Instructors to teach computer classes in order to help our clients learn basic digital literacy, and implement technology into their lives.

Help a new computer user feel confident in developing skills! Instructors will deliver basic and intermediate digital literacy classes, onsite in our technology center. You will work directly with clients, helping inexperienced users to feel more comfortable using computers and the internet.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Design and teach various computer courses for adults including email, internet, online safety, and SchoolLoop.
• Create program curriculum, write instruction and review handouts for each course.
• Coach students one-on-one and help them to practice their skills.
• Design interactive activities to encourage learning.
• Offer encouragement to new tech users.
• Prepare the room and the computers for use before each class; attend to the proper shut-down of computers after classes.
• Supervise use of computer equipment during lab hours.

Qualifications:
• Extensive knowledge and skills about PC's including Windows 7 operating systems and Microsoft Office 2010 (Microsoft Office 2010 Specialist Certification is a plus).
• Some knowledge about computer hardware including installation and operation of CD-ROM's modems, printers, scanners and other peripheral equipment.
• Knowledge and skills in using the Internet and email.
• Must be extremely reliable and able to follow through on commitments.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with people from diverse cultures and life circumstances.
• Ability to work with the public in a helpful and supportive manner (previous teaching experience is very helpful!)
• Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) are required

Benefits
• Help make a substantial difference in the lives of clients and directly contribute to their social and economic success
• Support a family in integrating technology into their lives, for the benefit of their children's academic success and their own financial management in the growth of their company
• Be engaged in the Mission community and give back to its residents
• Have a fun time meeting new people
• Opportunity to share your skills and knowledge with others

Time Commitment
• Classes are generally held for 6 weeks twice a week during the following days and times:
-Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30am -- 11:30am
-Wednesdays and Thursdays from 12:00pm -- 2pm
-Fridays- open lab from 9am -- 12pm
• We ask for a minimum 2 month commitment.