Program Instructor- Dubois

Youth Guidance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 16,740 - 24,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Paid sick leave

401k plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Youth Guidance in Chicago seeks a part-time program assistant to supervise before- and after-school students and support the Community Resource Coordinator with program delivery. You will help with homework, lead activities, promote the program's values, and communicate with parents in a school setting.

Must be reliable with strong communication and conflict-resolution skills; willingness to adapt to changing schedules and contribute to program improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have a High school Diploma or GED; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proactive approach with projects and timely follow-through.
• Ability to understand CPS policies and school routines.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of students in before and after school programs.
• Promote the values of Youth Guidance and the assigned school.
• Maintain behavioral expectations for students per procedures.
• Collaborate on development and facilitation of programs and lesson plans.
• Assist students with homework and projects.
• Escort students to and from programs per schedule.
• Distribute program information and publications to promote programs.
• Support school day administration and staff; communicate with parents.
• Provide conflict resolution with children, parents, families, and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Proactive

Flexible

Supervisory skills

Empathy/listening

Ownership of work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Summary: To facilitate programming and direct supervision for before and after school students as well as assisting the Community Resource Coordinator in promoting programs and performing responsibilities as assigned.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Provide direct supervision of students enrolled in the before and after school programs and promote the values of Youth Guidance and your assigned school.Maintain behavioral expectations for students in keeping with established methods and procedures.Collaborate in the development of and facilitate before and after-school programs as implemented by the Community Resource Coordinator, including curriculum development and lesson planning.Assist students of varying ability with homework and projects.Escort students to and from programs, following the established after-school schedule.Assist in the distribution of program information and publications used to promote the programs and various enrichment programs as offered.Provide support to the regular school day administration and staff.Communicate information and provide support for parents.Provide conflict resolution with children, parents, families, and staff.Other duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:Education/Experience/TrainingMust have minimum of High school Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree or student working towards a degree preferred.Skills/AbilitiesAbility to understand the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools.Ability to be proactive with projects and follow through in a timely manner with an end result that adheres to the Resource Coordinators vision.Ability to be flexible with program assignments and make changes to projects and proposals on the fly.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Proficient in conflict resolution.Core CompetenciesCommunication: Able to use effective written and oral communication with internal and external audiences and stakeholders; demonstrates empathy and listeningClient orientation: Can recognize needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation to ultimately maximize impactEquity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplaceGrowth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required; Demonstrated ability to be solutions-focused, self-reflective, and dedicated the continuous improvement of service qualityOwnership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work and work of teams ensuring delivery of high-quality work. Proven ability to be innovative and a self- starter • Supervisory skills: effectively manages and develops othersMission driven: demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as whole and alignment with organizational valuesPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functionsAble to lift up to 25 lbs.Mobility to perform filingWork EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job operates in a professional office environment, school setting, and working with the public, all Youth Guidance employees must be fully vaccinated or approved for a medical or religious exemptionOccasional local travelBenefitsBenefits for part-time employees include paid leave, paid sick leave, 401k plan (after qualifications are met), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training, and professional development. You may also quality for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).