After School Educator (North- West Chicago)

Apollo After School; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Career and professional development

Training in childcare subjects

Collaborative environment withSchedule

Work-life balance

Descripción de la vacante

Apollo After School is seeking energetic after-school staff to join our Northwest Chicago programs. You will lead engaging activities, support curriculum, and ensure student safety for children ages 4–10 in an after-school setting.

Starting pay is $20 per hour with experience-based adjustments. Applicants must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one year working with school-age youth. flexible schedule and a collaborative team environment are offered.

Formación

• A degree is not required; relevant experience or a related degree is valued.
• Applicants must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year working with school-age youth (ages 4-10) in a school/after-school setting.
• Ability to create a positive learning environment and supervise activities.

Responsabilidades

• Create a positive learning environment and lead engaging activities.
• Support classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans.
• Ensure student safety and security.
• Maintain schedules, routines, and curriculum.
• Engage students through enthusiasm, patience, and strong teaching skills.
• Assist students with homework.

Conocimientos

Engaging children

Classroom management

Patience

Team player

Strong teaching skills

Homework help

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Teachers Needed in Northwest Chicago!

Love working with children? Ready to grow in education? Big Smiles. Bright Futures. Join Apollo.

Compensation: Starting at $20 per hour (depending on experience).
Location: Chicago IL (Northwest 60656, 60630, 60641)
Starting Date: 2026-2027 School year
Hours:

• After Care Monday through Friday between 2 pm to 6 pm (depending on location)

Job Description

Apollo After School provides school-based after-school care and enrichment programs. We’re seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and caring individuals passionate about working with children. A degree is not required; relevant experience or a related degree is valued.

Bring Learning to Life: Your Responsibilities

• Create a positive learning environment and lead engaging activities.
• Support classroom curriculum and weekly lesson plans.
• Ensure student safety and security.
• Maintain schedules, routines, and curriculum.
• Engage students through enthusiasm, patience, and strong teaching skills.
• Assist students with homework.

What You’ll Bring to the Apollo Team

• Ability to command respect and cooperation in an elementary classroom.
• Confidence to run a classroom alone.
• Applicants must be 18+ and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• A team player who can collaborate with peers.
• Ability to assess and solve problems associated with elementary-aged children.
• Ability to create and maintain a fun, caring, and responsive educational environment.
• Minimum of one year working with school-age youth, ages 4-10 in a school/after-school setting.

Perks:

• Career and professional development opportunities
• Training in relevant childcare subjects
• Collaborative environment with schedule flexibility
• Work-life balance

Physical Environment:

• Able to stay active and on your feet for extended periods.
• Able to move quickly (walk, jog, or run) to ensure student safety.
• Frequent bending, reaching, and participating in physical activities with children.
• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Apollo After School or Chess Wizards is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.