Engaging After-School Substitute Instructor (Seasonal)

City-of-Evansto; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

City of Evanston is seeking a Substitute After School Program Instructor to provide safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children. This on-call, as-needed role supports the regular Instructor and Lead Instructor and covers staffing gaps.

You will supervise participants, lead a range of activities from arts to STEM, enforce safety rules, and maintain welcoming environments.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Previous experience with children in recreation programs, schools, camps, childcare, or youth organizations is preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification, or the ability to obtain certification within a specified timeframe.
• Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and all required child safety screenings prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the substitute instructor for the After School Program when the Instructor or Lead Instructor is unavailable.
• Supervise children at all times to ensure a safe and positive environment.
• Lead and facilitate age-appropriate recreational, educational, cultural, arts and crafts, STEM, sports, homework assistance, and enrichment activities.
• Follow established daily schedules, lesson plans, and program procedures while adapting activities as necessary to meet participant needs.
• Foster positive relationships with participants, parents, staff, volunteers, and the public.
• Enforce program rules, safety standards, and City policies consistently and professionally.

Skills

Child development

Classroom management

Communication

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

City of Evanston is seeking a Substitute After School Program Instructor to provide safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate activities for school-age children. This on-call, as-needed role supports the regular Instructor and Lead Instructor and covers staffing gaps.

You will supervise participants, lead a range of activities from arts to STEM, enforce safety rules, and maintain welcoming environments.