Program Instructor- Carl Schurz High School

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20.00

About Our Organization :

At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly-trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the youth. We meet kids where they are physically and emotionally to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success.

Founded in 1924 today Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 8,500 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members.

Position Summary :

To facilitate programming and direct supervision for before and after school students as well as assisting the Community Resource Coordinator in promoting programs and performing responsibilities as assigned.

The position is designated for the summer term 2025; any opportunity for the continued employment during the school year is dependent upon organizational need and approval.

We are currently hiring Part-time for the following schools :

Schurz High School

3601 N. Milwaukee Ave

Chicago, IL 60641

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Provide active supervision of students enrolled in the before and after school programs and promote the values of Youth Guidance and your assigned
• Maintain behavioral expectations for students in keeping with established methods and procedures.
• Collaborate in the development of and facilitate before and after-school programs as implemented by the Community Resource Coordinator, including curriculum development and lesson planning.
• Assist students of varying ability with homework, projects, and other activities as assigned.
• Escort students to and from programs, following the established after-school schedule and dismissal procedures
• Support in the distribution and collection of program consents and registration forms for students.
• Assist in recruitment activities.
• Assist in the distribution of program information and publications used to promote the programs and various enrichment programs as offered.
• Provide support to the regular school day administration and staff, as needed
• Communicate information and provide support for
• Provide conflict resolution with children, parents, families, and
• Complete all required training and compliance
• Maintain a professional work ethic, appropriate appearance, and adherence to the dress code of the school and Youth Guidance, while consistently representing the organization in a positive and respectful manner at all times.
• Duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications :

Education / Experience / Training

working towards a degree preferred.

Skills / Abilities

Core Competencies

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

Benefits for part-time employees include paid leave, paid sick leave, 401k plan (after qualifications are met), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training, and professional development. You may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

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