General Instructor

After School Matters; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

After School Matters is looking for a part-time program planner in Chicago to facilitate a 75-hour curriculum for teens. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant area and experience working with teens. The role includes planning, supervising, and reporting activities, and requires effective communication and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Compensation ranges from $20–27 hourly, depending on experience and education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant content area preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience working in a field relevant to the content area highly preferred.
• Experience teaching, specifically teens, highly preferred.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate a 75-hour curriculum, including field trips and guest speakers.
• Conduct teen interviews; prepare program reports and budgets.
• Supervise teens at an average 15:1 ratio.

Skills

Demonstrated practical knowledge of content area

Classroom management experience

Effective communication

Intermediate computer skills (Google Suite)

Cultural competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary of Position

This is a part-time position scheduled for approximately 7.5 hours per week.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Instructional: Plan and facilitate a 75‑hour curriculum, including field trips and guest speakers. Create clear structure and support for teens, including agenda setting, creating group norms, and abiding by ASM’s supportive behavior management plan and incident reporting procedures. Lead the teens through the planning and implementation of an end‑of‑session demonstration of learning (showcase).
• Administrative: Conduct teen interviews; select teens by the roster deadline; complete data entry including interview outcomes, daily attendance, teen checklist support, program reports, and teen survey administration. Prepare program budgets in accordance with ASM guidelines. Supervise teens at an average 15:1 teens‑to‑instructor ratio. Instructors must have a program curriculum plan.

Program Planner Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated practical knowledge of content area
• Classroom management experience, preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of stakeholders
• Intermediate computer skills, working in Google Suite
• Cultural competence

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant content area preferred; high school diploma or GED required
• Experience working in a field relevant to the content area highly preferred
• Experience teaching, specifically teens, highly preferred
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion required

Compensation

$20–27 hourly, depending on applicable experience and education.

Location

• Downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts and Orleans
• Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin
• Pullman community at Gately Park

EEO

• After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.