Student Coordinator

The People’s Music School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

403b Retirement Plan with employer fix

Job summary

The People’s Music School in Chicago is seeking a Student Coordinator to welcome and support students and families. This role helps set up classrooms and supervise student transitions to ensure a safe, efficient learning environment.

You will assist the Program Manager and interact with families, aligning with TPMS values of Community. The position is part-time with some evenings and events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience supervising young children.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.
• Must pass Chicago Public Schools background check.
• Able to work 20 hours per week, some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up and tear down classrooms.
• Collect donated items from families at the door and track service hours.
• Greet families and students, interact with them in alignment with TPMS values, especially 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 transitions between classes.
• Communicate with the Program Manager any concerns families raise.
• Assist with other projects as assigned.

Skills

Team collaboration

Reliable attendance

Excellent communication

Experience supervising children

Diversity and inclusion

Bilingual Spanish

Background check required

Professionalism

Understanding busy school environment

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

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.

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