Lead Instructor - Penn School (part-time)

Family Focus; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Part-time schedule

Seasonal position

Job summary

Family Focus seeks a Lead Instructor for the School Year After-School Program in Lawndale, Chicago. This seasonal, part-time role supports academic and enrichment activities for K–8 students, with a focus on engagement and social-emotional development.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Human Services, Education, or Youth Development and enjoys teamwork, feedback, and creating meaningful learning experiences. Hours are 12:30 pm–6:30 pm, up to 25 hours/week, at $22/hour.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred in human services, education, or youth development.
• Experience in instructing elementary-aged students in after-school or enrichment activities.
• Ability to work in a team and take feedback to improve program content.

Responsibilities

• Develop and instruct K–8th academic and enrichment activities.
• Create interactive, creative lessons combining different learning approaches.
• Prepare lesson plans a week prior to instruction; maintain portfolios.
• Monitor safety and supervise participants in person or virtually as needed.

Skills

Team collaboration

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Human Services / Education / Youth Development

Tools

Word processing

Email/Online timesheets

Internet research

Job description

Location: 3517 W Arthington St

Lawndale

Chicago, IL

Job Id:1206

# of Openings:1

Job Title: LeadInstructor (Part-time, Seasonal)

Location: Lawndale- Penn Elementary School

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!

The Lead Activity Instructor will prepare and present materials for academic and enrichment instruction according to the Curriculum Alignment Plan that has been established by the Resource Coordinator. To support and enhance the quality of the Sustainable Community School Out of School program through planning and implementation of student-centered program activities. Under the direction of the SCS Resource Coordinator, the program promotes academic achievement and supports the emotional and social development of participants. This is a seasonal school year position.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and instruct K-8 th 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.
• 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:

• An Associate or Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Human Services, Education 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
• Applicants will preferably be a minimum of 21 years of age

Seasonal position: School Year After-School Program

Availability: Monday - Friday between 12:30 pm- 6:30 pm (up to 25 hours/week)

This is a part-time non-exempt position.

Hourly rate: $22 /hour

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

The team at Family Focus is uniquely committed to the success of our participants and the values that unite us: family support, recognition, respect, and honor for each other, delivery of excellence in all we do, and trust in the richness of our diversity. To learn more about Family Focus, visitwww.family-focus.org

Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Keywords:Teacher, Part-time Instructor, After School, School Year program, Elementary Education.