YouthBuild Education Assistant

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Valid Driver's license

Job summary

Experience Champaign Urbana is seeking a YouthBuild Education Assistant to support instructional activities under the Program Manager and Education Coordinator. Responsibilities include reinforcing instruction with individuals or small groups, preparing materials, and helping students access the educational environment.

The role involves teaching basic skills, integrating reading, math, social justice, and culture, and assisting in assessments, reports, and program operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree; Special Education preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience teaching basic skills to high school students or adults.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach basic skills to students while integrating reading, math, social justice, and culture.
• Prepare instructional materials and implement lesson plans.
• Assess student progress and adapt curriculum accordingly.
• Administer tests and prepare mandated reports and documentation.
• Support classroom behavior management plans and attend staff meetings.
• Maintain student records, attendance, and grading information.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Problem-solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree; Special Education preferred

Job description

YouthBuild Education Assistant

Classification: YouthBuild

Supervisor: Program Manager

Position Status: Non-exempt

Supervision Exercised: None

Date: August 2026

Salary: $48-52k Annually

Position Summary / Objectives

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager and Education Coordinator, assists in the instructional process, reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in a classroom environment. Assists in preparation of instructional materials and implementation of lesson plans and provides routine support. Assists students with academic and/or physical needs for students to access the educational environment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCESS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach basic skills to students with varying academic levels while integrating reading and math skills, social justice and community issues, and culture (including language arts, social studies, and science). Prepare for classroom activities by distributing and collecting papers and other instructional materials for classroom instruction.

Assist in assessing individual student progress and adapting curriculum and lesson plans to the needs of the students. Implementation of lesson plans. Administer various tests as directed. Prepare mandated reports and documentation as required.

Work with Membership Coordinator to implement classroom behavior management plans as needed.

Attend all staff meetings and participate in programmatic activities.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities, such as preparing, typing, copying, and filing instructional materials. Grade student tests and assignments, recording of grades and attendance, reports and maintains student records and files as assigned.

Operate and care for instructional equipment and materials. This includes preparing the room for the activity, obtaining the required material and equipment, operation of the equipment, and the return of all materials and equipment to storage.

Assure the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures and maintain the learning environment in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills. and Abilities Required

Time management and ability to meet deadlines.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask.

Problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to treat confidential information with appropriate discretion.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Most of the work for this position is performed in meeting rooms or construction/on-job training sites.

Travel by automobile within the area may be required.

Preferred Requirements

Valid Driver's license

A minimum of two years of experience teaching basic skills to high school students or adults.

Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.

A respect for the ideas and intelligence of all students.

A strong commitment to helping students succeed academically, reorient their lives, develop leadership and professional skills, and make a difference in their communities.

Excellent interpersonal skills, including collaboration with others around program issues and team teaching.

Bachelor's degree, Special Education certification/experience preferred.