Out of School Program Aide

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

401(k) eligibility

End-of-year bonus potential

Program discounts

Job summary

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club is seeking a part-time Out of School Program Aide to support Club Manager and youth development staff. The role centers on safety and well-being of members, leading recreational activities, assisting with homework, and implementing learning plans in a dynamic club environment.

Responsibilities include supervising youth, maintaining attendance and records, and helping with off-site field trips.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience working directly with children.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter status required (or obtained within the orientation window).
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Baseline proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous supervision of children, maintaining staff-to-youth ratios and safety protocols.
• Assist in managing child safety during travel to and from activities and field trips.
• Lead recreational, cultural, and physical activities for participants.
• Provide academic support by helping children with homework and learning tasks.
• Follow lesson plans to enhance student learning and engagement.
• Set up program areas with necessary equipment and materials.
• Maintain a clean, safe program space and perform light cleaning as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Job description

The Out of School Program Aide supports the Club Manager and youth development staff at either the main clubhouse or designated school-based sites. The primary focus of this role is ensuring the safety, security, and well-being of all Club Members. Day-to-day responsibilities include leading recreational and cultural activities, assisting children with homework, executing learning plans, and maintaining a vibrant, positive club environment.

Essential Functions

Youth Supervision

• Provide continuous supervision of children at all times, strictly maintaining appropriate staff-to-youth ratios and safety protocols.
• Share responsibility for managing child safety during travel to and from scheduled activities and off-site field trips.
• Assist the Club Manager in actively reinforcing respect, collaboration, and all core NBGC values among participants.
• Maintain accurate daily attendance logs and other required program records.

Program Support & Execution

• Supervise and lead recreational, cultural, and physical activities for participants.
• Provide academic support by helping children with their homework and educational tasks.
• Follow and implement designated lesson plans provided by the Club Manager to enhance student learning and active engagement.
• Participate in all mandatory staff meetings, professional development tracks, and training sessions.

Site Logistics & Maintenance

• Set up program areas for daily activities, preparing the necessary equipment, supplies, and materials beforehand.
• Maintain a clean, inviting, and safe program space, performing light cleaning tasks as needed to ensure a fully sanitary environment for members and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Club Manager to support overall site operations.

Required Qualification

• Education: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Experience: A minimum of one (1) year of verifiable experience working directly with children.
• Certifications: CPR/First Aid certification and Mandated Reporter status required (or obtained within the orientation window).
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills. Baseline proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook).

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Schedule: Part-time hours. Standard shifts take place during afterschool hours on school days, with occasional morning, evening, or weekend availability required during non-school camp days. Occasional localized travel may be necessary.
• Environment: Regular indoor and outdoor work is required depending on seasonal athletic and camp activities.
• Physical Demands: Must possess the physical capability to perform tasks requiring prolonged standing, sitting, walking, running, and navigating stairs. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds independently, and occasionally up to 50 pounds with assistance.

Core Competencies

• Interpersonal Relations & Collaboration
• Creativity, Motivation, & Initiative
• Problem-Solving & Perseverance
• Paid Sick Leave: Accrues at a rate of one (1) hour of paid sick time for every thirty-five (35) hours worked.
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility available after meeting standard organizational criteria.
• Discretionary end-of-year performance bonus potential based on length of service.
• Organizational child program discounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

Neighborhood Boys & Girls Club provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.