Student Coordinator

The People's Music School; Chicago (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 People’s Music School is seeking a part-time Student Coordinator to help welcome students and families, maintain a safe learning space, and support classroom transitions. You will assist the Program Manager and supervise students to ensure smooth daily operations.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a busy school setting. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; CPS background check is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Collaborative team member with ability to work in 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.
• Experience collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Personal commitment to TPMS mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Classroom set up and tear down.
• Collect donated items from families at the door and track service hours.
• Greet families and students and engage in TPMS values, especially Community.
• Check in students on arrival and guide them to locations.
• Check students out and guide them to guardians.
• Supervise students during bathroom breaks and class transitions.
• Communicate concerns about families to the Program Manager.
• Assist with other projects as assigned.

Skills

Experience supervising young children

Collaborative team member

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Excellent oral and written comms

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Key Experience

• Experience supervising young children

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

The People’s Music School is committed to an inclusive and authentic workplace, supporting colleagues with a variety of backgrounds and experiences.

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.