Education Coordinator- Pedersen McCormick Club (52455)

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO) including holidays

Employee Assistance Plan

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer 1

Professional Development opportunities

Diversity, equity and inclusion focus

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago is seeking an Education Coordinator to implement and manage a comprehensive educational enhancement program. Also, enhances and promotes home-school-Club linkages, partnerships and parent involvement opportunities.

The EducationCoordinator role emphasizes literacy development, collaboration with area schools, and staff training. It requires a four-year degree (or equivalent) with 2–3 years of youth experience, and CPR/First Aid within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years experience working with youth.
• Knowledge of education and curriculum development.
• Experience planning and supervising youth activities.
• Mandated reporter duties awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrate integrity and professionalism.
• Organizational and project management abilities.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement and evaluate an educational program for youth 6-18.
• Monitor and record outcomes from participant involvement.
• Train volunteers and staff to run programs.
• Encourage tutors from high-performing students with GPAs.
• Develop theme-based projects to promote learning.
• Coordinate with area schools and involve parents.
• Recruit members for participation and liaise with teachers.

Skills

Communication skills

Integrity

Organization

Project management

Staff coordination

Education

Four-year degree or equivalent

CPR/First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Pedersen McCormick Club - Chicago, IL 60640

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree (Associates)

Salary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: No Travel

Job Shift: After School Hours/Summer Hours

Job Category: Youth Development

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and future.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): Generous PTO policy, including paid holidays, to help you recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Plan: Our EAP offers access to counseling services, resources, and referrals, ensuring you have the tools you need to thrive in all areas of life.
• Life Insurance: Life insurance coverage to provide peace of mind. (min 20 hours per week)
• Retirement plan: The 401(k) plan including employer contributions after 1 year of service.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of ongoing professional growth opportunities through workshops, training programs, and other learning initiatives.
• Workplace Culture: We foster a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level of the organization.

Primary Function

The Education Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing a comprehensive educational enhancement program. Also, enhances and promotes home-school-Club linkages, partnerships and parent involvement opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, organizes, implements and evaluates a comprehensive educational program that meets the needs of all youth 6-18 and strengthens literacy.
• Monitors and records outcomes as a result of member participation in educational programs.
• Trains volunteers and staff to run educational programs.
• Encourages members with 3.0 GPA or better to bring report cards, recruits and trains them to become tutors with the Club.
• Develops and implements theme based projects that promote learning.
• Recognizes members by displaying names, schools and GPA in Club newsletter and on bulletin boards.
• Organizes and implements National Boys & Girls Club educational programs.
• Builds partnerships with the area schools and meet with parents to further enhance the program and determine individual youth needs assessments.
• Recruits members for program participation.
• Maintains contact with teachers to determine educational needs and work assignments.
• Performs special assignments and assists with special projects as directed by the Program Director.
• Secures supplies and materials as necessary.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Completes monthly and quarterly reports for the Program Director and documents activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years experience working with youth
• General knowledge of education and curriculum building
• Experience in planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of youth.
• Understand the duties and responsibility as mandated child abuse reporters.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate Integrity and professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Ability to continuously stand, walk or sit. Ability to function for more than two hours on your feet. Ability to bend, squat, climb stairs and lift frequently. Will be working in a Club environment with children. Ability to be outdoors during all seasons occasionally. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.