School Age Educator

Erie Neighborhood House; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Health, dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Erie Neighborhood House seeks a School-Age Educator to support a 5–12 year old program under the supervision of the Site Director. The role runs 5 hours daily on school days and 8 hours daily during summer or school breaks, contingent on funding.

The educator will help plan and implement curriculum, observe and document child progress, and build positive relationships with parents, staff, and children. Strong organizational and teamwork skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Requires college coursework in child development or related field with specified hours.
• Bicultural/Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Demonstrates self-motivation, reliability and good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Implement program activities for children ages 5–12 under Site Director supervision.
• Participate in bi-weekly curriculum planning and weekly staffing to tailor daily activities.
• Document individual needs and biannual evaluations for each child (SAYO).
• Maintain health and safety standards and complete required records.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and parent conferences.

Skills

Self-motivated

Self-directed

Good judgment

Creativity

Reliability

Dependability

Spanish language (preferred)

Education

Associate’s Degree preferred

45 hours of college courses with at least 6 hours in child development

30 hours of college courses with 9 hours in child development

1560 clock hours of experience with children

Job description

School-Age Educator, who under the supervision of the School Age Site Director is responsible for implementing program and providing direct service to children in a comprehensive School Age Program. The School-Age Educator will work 5 hours a day during school days and 8 hours a day (full time) during summer/school vacation/holidays, contingent upon funding.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provides an overall environment that is reflective of our multi-ethnic population, conducive to enjoyment, relaxation and socialization. Has well defined interest areas, and promotes recognition, acceptance and positive interactions among children and among children and staff.
• Works with the Site Director in development, planning and implementation of the School Age Program. Actively participates with children ages 5-12 years old.
• Participates in bi-weekly curriculum planning meetings and weekly staffing in order to implement the individualized recommendations for each child into daily programming. Implements a variety of creative, challenging, and interesting choices within the interest areas.
• With the assistance of the Site Director, observes and documents the individual needs of each child and completes a biannual evaluation (SAYO).
• Encourages children in developing a sense of responsibility and respect for their own, others, and the program property by modeling these behaviors appropriately.
• Maintains necessary records, including: school sign out sheets, attendance sheets, updating educational files, anecdotal notes, etc.
• Attends weekly staff meetings, monthly supervision meetings, special workshops and training sessions, including D.H.S. sponsored workshops to increase professional knowledge.
• Assures proper care of the program equipment and supplies, including cleaning up the area with the children’s assistance, after activities.
• Monitors overall health and safety of all the program children. This includes observing children as they pick them at the schools and reports any sign of illness, injury or child abuse/neglect to their Site Director.
• Develops a positive relationship with parents, teachers, and children and is available for formal and informal conferences. Attends parent meetings/presentations, upon request. Assists in DHS’s annual program self-evaluation.
• Works with Site Director in maintaining National Accreditation of the 5-12 year old program.
• Participates in monthly all-agency meetings, annual agency retreat and Erie’s Annual Meeting. Supports Erie’s fundraising efforts/events. Attends mandated and other appropriate workshops/presentations that will promote professional development.
• If working at the Center Site, communicate regularly with Child Care staff regarding logistics for space, food, and any other operations concerns.
• If working at Diego Site, communicate regularly with school personnel and participate in school events.
• Responsible for the program complying with Erie’s, and all City and State licensing requirements and performance standards, including promoting the health and safety of all the children, following sanitation procedures and universal precautions, completing a bi-annual physical exam, complying with the Confidentiality and Child Abuse and Neglect Acts as a mandated reporter, as well as the American’s with Disabilities Act and Erie’s Inclusion Policy.
• Serves as an “in-ratio” staff to ensure that DCFS ratio standards are upheld at all times.
• Fills in at other school age sites as needed when given at least 2 hours' notice.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Schedule: 8 hours between 7:30am-5:30pm during summer and non-school days. 12:30pm-5:30pm on school.

Requirements:

• This position requires either 45 hours of college courses with at least 6 hours in child development or related field OR 30 hours of college courses with 9 hours in child development/related field plus at least 1560 clock hours verifiable of experience in working with children; Associate’s Degree preferred. Resumes will not be reviewed if candidate does not meet this requirement.
• Bicultural/Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Physical constraints required include lifting and carrying children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Demonstrates the following qualities: self-motivated, self-directed, follows directions, makes good judgments, creative, reliable, and dependable.
• Exhibits sincere interest in working with children and is knowledgeable regarding children’s development and growth.
• Documentation of eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Ability to respond immediately to any emergency situation.

Team Member Benefits:

Compensation: $17.50 - 18.25 hourly.

• Work/life integration.
  • Generous paid time off.

Examples Below for Full-Time Employment:

• 12 accrued sick days per year.
• 3 personal days.
• Paid birthday off.
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth.
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Vacation.
  • Year 1 = 8 days.
  • Year 2 = 13 days.
  • Year 3 + = 20 days.
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible.
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees.
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave.
• Professional Development.
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs.
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development.
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows.
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series.
• Wellness support.
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employer-paid life insurance.
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care.
  • 403b with employer match.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite.

Union/Non-Exempt:

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at [e-mail].

No Telephone Calls Please!

Must Be a Member of AFSCME or Join After 30 Days.

Erie Neighborhood House Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accredited by NAEYC & National After School Association.

Recognized by the Department of Justice.

United Way Member.