Student Coordinator

The People’s Music School; Chatham (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

403b Retirement Plan with employer"

Job summary

The Student Coordinator supports a welcoming and safe learning environment for students and families in The People’s Music School's program. They help the Program Manager by ensuring classrooms are prepared and by supervising students to promote orderly transitions.

This part-time role requires reliable attendance, adaptability for after-school hours, and strong communication with families. Some evenings and weekends for events may be needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Collaborative team member.
• Understanding of a busy school environment.
• Experience supervising young children.
• Extremely reliable with consistent attendance and professionalism.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Must pass Chicago Public Schools background check.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proven experience collaborating and working with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Personal commitment to the mission and values of The People's Music School.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down classrooms.
• Collect donations from families and track service hours.
• Greet families and students and uphold TPMS Community value.
• Check in students and guide them to locations.
• Check out students and escort to guardians.
• Supervise bathroom breaks and class transitions.
• Report concerns to Program Manager.
• Support additional projects as assigned.

Skills

Collaborative

Busy school environment

Supervising children

Reliability

Spanish bilingual

Background check CPS

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion

Mission alignment

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Job Title

Student Coordinator

Location

Greater South Side (7522 South Greenwood Avenue, Chicago, 60619)

Reports to

Program Manager

Job Summary

The Student Coordinator ensures that students and families feel welcome and safe in our Program. They assist the Program Manager by making sure the classroom space is set up and efficient for learning and by supervising students to ensure orderly transitions.

Responsibilities

• Classroom set up and tear down
• Collect donated items from families at the door and track service hours
• Greet families and students, interact with them in ways that align with our TPMS values, particularly our value of Community
• Check in students when they arrive and guide them to the correct location
• Check students out when they leave and guide them to their parent/guardian
• Supervise students on bathroom breaks and assist with student transitions between classes
• Communicate with the Program Manager to inform them of any concerns families may bring to their attention
• Assist with other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• Collaborative team member
• Understanding of a busy school environment
• Experience supervising young children
• Extremely reliable with consistent attendance and maintain a high level of professionalism
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
• Must pass Chicago Public Schools background check
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven experience collaborating and working with people from diverse cultural and economic backgrounds
• Personal commitment to the mission and values of The People's Music School

Physical Demands

• Ascend/descend stairs
• Move equipment and instruments weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Tolerance of prolonged and continuous stationary periods at a desk/computer

Schedule

• Part-time position - 20 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends required for events
• Monday-Thursday 2:00pm - 7:00pm during Programming Weeks

Compensation and Benefits

• $20 per hour
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Leave
• 403b Retirement Plan with employer match

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For more information about The People's Music School, please visit: www.peoplesmusicschool.org.

The People's Music School does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, physical or mental disability or any other protected status in admission or access to, or employment in its programs and activities.