Position Summary:
To facilitate programming and direct supervision for before and after school students as well as assisting the Community Resource Coordinator in promoting programs and performing responsibilities as assigned.
Work Hours: 12 hrs. per week for 28 weeks
Start time: Monday - Thursday3:00pm until 6:00pmEssential Duties/Responsibilities: Provide direct supervision of students enrolled in the before and after school programs and promote the values of Youth Guidance and your assigned school. Maintain behavioral expectations for students in keeping with established methods and procedures. Collaborate in the development of and facilitate before and after-school programs as implemented by the Community Resource Coordinator, including curriculum development and lesson planning. Assist students of varying ability with homework and projects. Escort students to and from programs, following the established after-school schedule. Assist in the distribution of program information and publications used to promote the programs and various enrichment programs as offered. Provide support to the regular school day administration and staff. Communicate information and provide support for parents. Provide conflict resolution with children, parents, families, and staff. Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Experience/Training:
Must have minimum of High school Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree or student working towards a degree preferred.
Skills/Abilities:
Ability to understand the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools.
Ability to be proactive with projects and follow through in a timely manner with an end result that adheres to the Resource Coordinators vision.
Ability to be flexible with program assignments and make changes to projects and proposals on the fly.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficient in conflict resolution.
Core Competencies:- Communication: Able to use effective written and oral communication with internal and external audiences and stakeholders; demonstrates empathy and listening
- Client orientation: Can recognize needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation to ultimately maximize impact
- Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace
- Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required; Demonstrated ability to be solutions-focused, self-reflective, and dedicated the continuous improvement of service quality
- Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work and work of teams ensuring delivery of high-quality work. Proven ability to be innovative and a self- starter • Supervisory skills: effectively manages and develops others
- Mission driven: demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as whole and alignment with organizational values
- Physical Demands
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs.
- Mobility to perform filing
- Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This job operates in a professional office environment, school setting, and working with the public, all Youth Guidance employees must be fully vaccinated or approved for a medical or religious exemption
- Occasional local travel
Benefits:
Benefits for part-time employees include paid leave, paid sick leave, 401k plan (after qualifications are met), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training, and professional development. You may also quality for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
