Youth Programs Site Lead: Community Schools

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Program Site Manager in Chicago, IL to ensure positive youth development during daily activities and interactions with children.

You will help implement curriculum, lead staff, and oversee ordering of materials to operate the program. The role requires strong decision-making, effective communication with parents and children, and a strong education/experience background as described.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age and/or 5 years older than the oldest child in the program.
• Must be able to make decisions and communicate effectively with parents and children.
• Must have at least an Associate’s Degree or equivalent with specified related coursework and hours of experience.
• Preferred candidates have additional coursework in child development or early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Implement positive youth development in daily activities and interactions with children.
• Assist in curriculum implementation and provide leadership to staff.
• Oversee ordering of materials and supplies for the program.
• Provide direct service when necessary to execute the program.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with school administration, teachers, and staff.

Skills

Decision making

Communication with parents/children

Staff leadership

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

30 semester hours in related fields

750 hours of relevant experience (K-5)

1560 hours of related experience (K-5)

64 semester hours with 21 hours in child development/early childhood education

Job description

Priority Dispatch Corp. is seeking a Program Site Manager in Chicago, IL to ensure positive youth development during daily activities and interactions with children.

You will help implement curriculum, lead staff, and oversee ordering of materials to operate the program. The role requires strong decision-making, effective communication with parents and children, and a strong education/experience background as described.