Youth Business & Leadership Mentor - Summer Program

afterschoolmatters; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,552 - 37,195; Part time

Job summary

After School Matters is seeking committed part-time instructors for a Business and Leadership program in the South Chicago neighborhood during the Summer 2026 session. Instructors will co-lead a cohort of about 20 teens, guiding activities in business, leadership, and real estate development, while recruiting, teaching, and mentoring youth.

The role includes planning, attendance management, budgeting, and collaboration with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Experience teaching or mentoring teens is required.
• Experience in business, leadership, development, construction, real estate, or related fields is preferred.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is required.

Responsibilities

• Co-lead a cohort of about 20 teens in learning activities on business, leadership, and real estate development.
• Recruit, teach, and mentor teens and manage program planning, attendance, and budget.
• Supervise program activities on-site and during field experiences.
• Communicate program updates to ASM Program Specialist and maintain timelines.
• Attend instructor orientation, professional development sessions, and planning meetings.
• Participate in teen recruitment, interviews, and selection processes.
• Track attendance, enrollment, and student records in Cityspan.

Skills

Youth education

Business concepts

Leadership

Real estate basics

Cultural competency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in business or education

High school diploma or GED required

Tools

Cityspan

Job description

After School Matters is seeking committed part-time instructors for a Business and Leadership program in the South Chicago neighborhood during the Summer 2026 session. Instructors will co-lead a cohort of about 20 teens, guiding activities in business, leadership, and real estate development, while recruiting, teaching, and mentoring youth.

The role includes planning, attendance management, budgeting, and collaboration with partners.