College for Kids (CFK) Instructors
Since 1980, Parkland College's College for Kids (CFK) enrichment summer camp has provided area youth with challenging, exciting, and safe experiences designed to ignite a lifelong desire for learning. College for Kids provides the opportunity for students ages 8-13 years to explore areas of study and interest in a non-graded, fun-filled environment through quality, hands-on experiences. Position provides flexibility as instructors may submit 1-4 class proposals. Instructors may elect to teach one or both sessions.
Hiring is contingent upon the course meeting the minimum class size.
Instructors are paid for 16 instructional hours per class. Salary is dependent upon qualifications.
All CFK classes are held on the main campus of Parkland College.
More information is available at or by calling 217/351.2235.
College for Kids 2024 Sessions
Mandatory Orientation for instructors: Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Session I (M-Th) June 17, 2024 - June 27, 2024, 12:45
-2:45 pm
(M-Th) June 17, 2024 -
June 27, 2024, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Session II (M-Th) July 8, 2024 - July 18, 2024, 12:45 -
2:45 pm
(M-Th) July 8, 2024 - July 18, 2024, 3:00 - 5:00
pm
Program Goals
CFK Summer Enrichment camps are designed to attain the following goals:
Essential Job Functions
Minimum Qualifications
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
Applicants are encouraged to submit course proposals that will engage students in technology, math, science, engineering, and fine and visual arts, but are not limited to these topics. Specifically, proposals in the following areas will be given consideration: coding, app invention, robotics, engineering, circuit building, graphic design; introduction to invention, painting, fiber arts, weather/climate change, chemistry, physics, slime, introduction to languages, simple construction, and/or cultural studies.
Questions regarding proposals may be directed to Kathy Buyze at kbuyze@parkland.edu or 217-351-2235.
Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.
Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information application process, please contact at 217-351-2220.
Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing .
Equal Opportunity Employer