Lead Instructor - Kershaw Elementary School (Part-time/School Year Program)

Family Focus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Family Focus seeks a Lead Instructor for the Englewood area to plan and deliver interactive K-8 enrichment activities after school. You will create engaging lessons, track attendance, and build student portfolios while supporting a team-focused environment.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field and has classroom management experience. The role offers Tue-Thu 2:00 PM–5:00 PM hours in a part-time, non-exempt position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Education, Human Services, or Youth Development.
• Experience in instructing meaningful elementary aged, hands-on, after-school academic projects.
• Training in effective classroom management techniques.
• Basic computer skills – word processing, email, internet research, online timesheets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct K-8th grade participants in academic and enrichment activities.
• Make activities interactive and creative, using multiple learning approaches.
• Prepare lesson plans one week before instruction.
• Maintain attendance records and performance portfolios for each participant.
• Motivate students to improve performance, attendance, and program retention.
• Supervise participants in-person and virtually, ensuring safety.
• Join faculty meetings and trainings as scheduled.

Skills

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Classroom management

Tech literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education/Youth Development

Job description

Job Title: Lead Instructor (Part-time/School Year Program)

Location: Englewood - Kershaw Elementary School

Supervisor: Program Manager

Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across Chicago and Northeast Illinois! We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, immigration programs, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our community thrive and reach its full potential! With 11 centers around Chicagoland, we're eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. That's why we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey!

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and instruct K-8th grade participants in academic & enrichment activities.
• Activities must be interactive, creative, and combine different learning approaches.
• Lesson plans are due a week prior to instruction.
• Keep accurate attendance records.
• Generate and maintain performance portfolios for each participant.
• Motivate students to increase their performance, attendance, and program retention.
• Daily classroom activities will integrate teambuilding, cooperative learning, social emotional development, youth and leadership development.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of program participants virtually (if required) & in person.
• Participate in faculty and/or school meetings and training as scheduled.
• Carry out additional job-related duties as may be directed by immediate supervisor.
• Uphold Family Focus’ mission through a high standard of daily performance.

The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in Education, Human Services, or Youth Development is preferred.
• Passion to support children’s learning and success in school through a strength based approach.
• Experience in instructing meaningful elementary aged, hands‑on, after school academic projects.
• Teacher and/or volunteer experience in Chicago Public Schools considered a plus.
• Training in effective classroom management strategies and techniques.
• Ability to work in a team to develop an integrated program.
• Ability to take feedback in the interest of quality program content.
• Basic computer skills – word processing, email, internet research, on-line timesheet.

Hourly rate: $25/hour

Schedule: Tuesday-Thursday 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

This is a part-time non-exempt position.

Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: https://www.family-focus.org/about/careers/

Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords: Teacher, Part-time Instructor, After School, Community Schools Program, Elementary Education.