School Age Educator - Floater

Erie House; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established organization is seeking a dedicated Floating School-Age Educator to join their team. This role involves implementing engaging programs and providing direct support to children in a safe and nurturing environment. The educator will work closely with a diverse student population, primarily from Latinx and immigrant families, and will require strong communication skills and adaptability. With a focus on professional development and wellness support, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children while enjoying generous benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid birthday off

12 accrued sick days per year

8 paid holidays

Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave

Employer-sponsored health insurance

Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program

403b with employer match

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 5-12 is highly preferred.
• Ability to report to multiple locations in Chicago with limited notice.

Responsibilities

• Implement programs and provide direct service to children across locations.
• Interact and supervise children, ensuring a safe learning environment.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish / English

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Education

45 hours of college courses in child development

30 hours of college courses with 9 hours in child development

Tools

Microsoft Programs

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Chicago, IL

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

The Floating School-Age Educator, reporting to the supervision of the Assistant Director of School Age Programs, is responsible for implementing programs and providing direct service to children across Erie House's three comprehensive School Age Program locations. This position will work 5 hours a day during school days and 8 hours a day (full time) during summer/school vacation/holidays, contingent upon funding supporting whichever location has the greatest need.

This part-time (school year)/full-time (summer) position is in partnership with the Expanded Learning Programs department, directly impacting our student population of primarily Latinx and immigrant families.

The Floating School Age Educator's primary responsibility is to interact, supervise, and provide a safe learning environment to the children that we serve between our 3 different locations.

The Floating School Age Educator must be adaptable, have excellent communication skills, and provide an environment in which children can grow and learn. Experience working with children 5-12 years old is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish / English preferred
• 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
• Ability to use Microsoft Programs
• Ability to report to 3 different locations in Chicago with limited notice (1313 N. Claremont, 1701 W. Superior, 1347 W. Erie)
• Background Check Required

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

Compensation: $17.75 - 18.50 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 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;

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