After School Program Instructor

Cics101; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 23.000 - 32.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Distinctive Schools in Chicago is seeking an After School Program Instructor to provide a safe, joyful and developmentally appropriate environment for students after school. The role supports program and family engagement under the Community Schools Coordinator.

The position offers a set schedule (Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 2:30-6pm) with an hourly rate starting at $20.00 and a 0.5 FTE, part-time status, starting November 2026.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience with children ages 4-12.
• Ability to commit to a fixed schedule.
• Works well with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Responsible, discreet and flexible.

Responsabilidades

• Manage program and student activities; plan, facilitate and supervise daily activities.
• Collaborate with team to plan and execute daily programming.
• Ensure housekeeping and set-up/clean-up of classrooms, gym and spaces.
• Adhere to all compliance and licensure standards.
• Communicate regularly with families and school leadership; document incidents.
• Maintain program records and health/academic notes as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Discretion

Reliable

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Position Title: After School Program Instructor
Location: CICS Irving Park, 3820 N. Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Reports to: Community Schools Coordinator
Hourly Rate: Starting at $20.00 an hour
F.T.E: 0.5 | Part-time
Start Date: November 2026

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.

Position Description:

In collaboration with the Community Schools Coordinator, the After School Program Instructor ensures that the program meets the needs of the students and families on campus by providing a safe, joyful and developmentally appropriate environment for all.

Set schedule is as follows:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday- 2:30-6pm

Job Responsibilities:

Program and Student Management

Plan, facilitate, and supervise daily activities that are engaging and developmentally appropriate for students

Collaborate with team members to plan and execute a dynamic daily programming schedule

Ensure housekeeping, including but not limited to, set-up and clean-up of after school classrooms, gym, and other shared spaces

Comply and adhere to all compliance and licensure standards, including local, state, and national regulatory entities

Create, maintain, and model a safe and welcoming environment for all students and families

Communicate regularly with families – celebrating successes, identifying challenges, and setting individual student goals.

Document all incidents, and clearly communicate occurrences to school leadership and student caregivers.

Perform other duties as assigned

Data Management

Maintain systems to recognize, track, and celebrate positive behaviors and build social-emotional skills in all youth

Maintain program records for class, including but not limited to: classroom attendance, meal counts, accident reports, and anecdotal notes related to health, peer relationships, individualized goals, etc

Report to and maintain consistent communication with the Community Schools Coordinator

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Education

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Qualifications

18 years of age or older

A High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

Experience working with kids ages 4-12

Ability to commit to a set schedule that varies infrequently

Ability to work with students and adults of diverse backgrounds, academic profiles, and skill levels

Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills

Must demonstrate responsibility, a desire to help others, discretion, and flexibility

Ability to work set schedule consistently

Physical Demands

Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% sitting, 50% walking, and 20% standing.

• We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students.

We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way.

We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city.

Description Disclaimer: Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.

EEO: Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.

Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail] g or call 773.828.4191