After-School Youth Program Associate

Paylocity; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is seeking a part‑time Youth Worker Associate to provide after‑school programming and youth development activities at the Rebecca Crown Center in Chicago, IL. The role reports to the Center Director and supports community relations, student engagement, and family involvement.

Responsibilities include recruiting participants, maintaining records, delivering lesson plans per the P21 curriculum, ensuring safety, and assisting with program evaluation.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Youth Development or related field with coursework in child development or related areas.
• 30+ semester hours + 2 years of youth development experience (six hours in related field)
• 6–30 semester hours + 3 years of youth development experience (six hours in related field)

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, enrollment, and intake of group members; assist in community relations strategies.
• Maintain accurate records and reporting per agency standards; track progress in outcomes matrix and database.
• Facilitate one or more School-age/Teen Groups; develop weekly lesson plans; ensure safe environments and readiness of spaces.
• Assist with program evaluation activities and implement quality improvements as required.
• Drive or transport children/youth on agency business.
• Support parent and family involvement and communications about youths’ progress.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Teaching

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree in Youth Development or related field

Advancing Youth Development Certificate

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Access

Job description

Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) is seeking a part‑time Youth Worker Associate to provide after‑school programming and youth development activities at the Rebecca Crown Center in Chicago, IL. The role reports to the Center Director and supports community relations, student engagement, and family involvement.

Responsibilities include recruiting participants, maintaining records, delivering lesson plans per the P21 curriculum, ensuring safety, and assisting with program evaluation.