After-School Youth Programs Associate

My College Companion; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Chicago Youth Centers seeks a Youth Worker Associate to coordinate and deliver after-school activities within the center and at external sites. You will plan daily lessons, supervise child groups, and work with a program team under a center director to meet organizational goals.

The role emphasizes recruitment, recordkeeping, family outreach, and community relations, with a schedule 1:30p-6:30p, Monday–Friday at the Rebecca Crown Center in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent in Youth Development or related field, with a minimum of six semester hours in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Camping, or other related field.
• Associate degree Equivalency: 30+ semester hours of college credit plus 2 years of experience in youth development or a related field (six hours of which must be in a field related to youth development as noted above)
• 6 - 30 semester hours of college credit plus 3 years of experience in youth development or a related field (six hours of which must be in a field related to youth development as noted above).
• Advancing Youth Development Certificate (may acquire at the first opportunity). One-year related work experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children in the field of youth development.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, enrollment, and intake of the assigned number of group members; canvassing and other recruitment activities; assist in developing community relations strategies.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate recordkeeping and reporting systems; track and record group members' progress.
• Facilitate one or more School-age and/or Teen Groups; develop and implement weekly lesson plans; ensure safe environment and prepared spaces.
• Assist with center and agency program evaluation activities; participate in supervision, meetings, surveys, and quality improvement teams.
• Drive and/or transport children and youth on agency business.
• Involve parents and families; communicate youths' progress; help develop parent and family activities.

Education

Associate degree or equivalent in Youth Development

30+ semester hours equivalency

Advancing Youth Development Certificate

Job description

Chicago Youth Centers seeks a Youth Worker Associate to coordinate and deliver after-school activities within the center and at external sites. You will plan daily lessons, supervise child groups, and work with a program team under a center director to meet organizational goals.

The role emphasizes recruitment, recordkeeping, family outreach, and community relations, with a schedule 1:30p-6:30p, Monday–Friday at the Rebecca Crown Center in Chicago.