Program Instructor - Julian High School

Youth Guidance; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Paid sick leave

401k plan

EAP

Training & development

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Youth Guidance in Chicago, IL is seeking a part-time Program Supervisor for before- and after-school programs at 10330 S Elizabeth St. Schedule: 3:30-5:30 Monday-Friday, 9:00-11:00 Saturday.

The role focuses on supervising students and promoting program values, with collaboration on curriculum and lesson planning. You will assist with homework, escort students, support school-day staff, and communicate with parents, while applying conflict-resolution skills and an equity-minded approach.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand Chicago Public Schools policies and organizational structure.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of students enrolled in before and after school programs.
• Promote the values of Youth Guidance at the assigned school.
• Maintain behavioral expectations for students.
• Collaborate on development of programs including curriculum and lesson planning.
• Assist students with homework and projects.
• Escort students to and from programs following the schedule.
• Distribute program information and publications used to promote the programs and enrichment activities.
• Support 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 assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Supervisory skills

Equity mindset

Growth mindset

Ownership

Proactive

Flexibility

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.Location: 10330 S Elizabeth St, Chicago, IL 60643Hours: 3:30-5:30 Monday-Friday, 9:00am-11:00am Saturday.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.BenefitsBenefits 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).