Before After School Mentor

The Community House; Hinsdale (IL); On-site; USD 22,730 - 24,452; Full time

Job summary

The Community House in Hinsdale, IL is seeking Site Mentors for the Before/After the Bell program to supervise participants ages 5-12, support Program Counselors, and assist the Recreation Supervisor in planning daily activities.

You will maintain safety, lead staff in daily operations, and ensure proper communication with parents and school staff, with a background in childcare and 2+ years supervising children.

Qualifications

• Site Coordinator must be of legal age to work in Illinois and demonstrate an ability to lead, supervise, and maintain safety for children ages 5-12 years old
• Site Director will have prior experience working in a childcare environment or similar workplace
• Candidates should have demonstrated 2+ years' experience in situations supervising children
• Successful candidates will also have direct childcare experience with knowledge of creative problem-solving, disciplining of children, and child development

Responsibilities

• Comply with agency policies and procedures
• Maintain a safe environment for participants
• Assume a lead role in the implementation of day-to-day program activities
• Lead Program Counselors in the implementation of program activities
• Supervise participants and enforce program rules
• Maintain an open line of communication with Recreation Supervisor and Program Counselors
• Appropriately communicate with participants and parents
• Identify safety concerns to Recreation Coordinator
• Supervise School Out Trips to off-site locations
• Directly supervise and lead the day-to-day activities of the program
• Responsible for dispensing medication to students and filling out the correct medical dispense form
• Leads staff in monthly meetings
• Provides a good working relationship with school staff

Job description

Before/After the Bell Mentors will assume a lead role in planning and implementation of activities in the Before and After the Bell program. Site Mentors will be directly responsible for the supervision and safety of registrants, the supervision and management of Program Counselors, and assisting the Recreation Supervisor in all aspects of program planning and implementation.

Responsibilities

Site Mentors will:

Comply with agency policies and procedures

Maintain a safe environment for participants

Assume a lead role in the implementation of day-to-day program activities

Lead Program Counselors in the implementation of program activities

Supervise participants and enforce program rules

Maintain an open line of communication with Recreation Supervisor and Program Counselors

Appropriately communicate with participants and parents

Identify safety concerns to Recreation Coordinator

Supervise School Out Trips to off-site locations

Directly supervise and lead the day-to-day activities of the program

Responsible for dispensing medication to students and filling out the correct medical dispense form

Leads staff in monthly meetings

Provides a good working relationship with school staff

Qualifications

Site Coordinator must be of legal age to work in Illinois and demonstrate an ability to lead, supervise, and maintain safety for children ages 5-12 years old

Site Director will have prior experience working in a childcare environment or similar workplace

Candidates should have demonstrated 2+ years' experience in situations supervising children

Successful candidates will also have direct childcare experience with knowledge of creative problem-solving, disciplining of children, and child development

Compensation

$16.50 - $17.75 hourly

About The Community House

The Community House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hinsdale, Illinois, serving surrounding communities since 1941. We enrich the lives of thousands of children, families, adults, and seniors by providing high-quality recreation, athletics, arts and culture, education, counseling, volunteer opportunities, and community connections.

For more than 80 years, we have remained committed to strengthening our community by creating opportunities that support social, emotional, and physical well-being. Guided by generations of dedicated leaders, staff, volunteers, and supporters, The Community House continues to be a trusted gathering place where people of all ages can learn, grow, connect, and thrive. Our impact is made possible through the generosity of our community and a shared commitment to improving quality of life for all.

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