Afterschool Arts & Culture Program Assistant

Rincon Family Services•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Afterschool Arts & Culture Program Assistant helps operate To The Moon, an afterschool program focused on art and culture. The role supports recruitment, enrollment, promotion, program instruction, and documentation of program data. The assistant helps design the program work plan and curriculum, encourages participants to engage in arts projects that promote respect, creation, self-expression, self-awareness, and youth leadership, and supports program scheduling and activity planning. The position also involves supervising participants, meeting program deliverables, submitting timely reports, and entering data into City Span and RFS tracking systems. The position is part-time and based in Chicago, Illinois. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or until all students have been picked up. Work may take place at multiple sites, with travel between sites. Spanish/English bilingual ability is preferred.

Requirements

Strong classroom management skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
At least two years of experience working in similar programs.
Ability to relate effectively with diverse populations.
Valid driver's license, good driving record, and auto insurance.
CPR certification.
Experience working with youth ages 6–12.
Experience in art and culture education.
Experience in workshop development and small-group implementation.
Leadership and role-modeling ability.
Strong organizational skills.
Enthusiasm and energy.
Problem-solving skills.
Ability to use creativity to design fun and educational activities.
Accountability and awareness of child development.

Nice To Haves

Spanish/English bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Assist in designing the afterschool program work plan and curriculum.
Support the coordinator in promoting arts and encouraging participants to engage in projects reflecting respect, creation, self-expression, self-awareness, and youth leadership.
Assist with program scheduling and the monthly calendar of activities.
Supervise program participants during program implementation.
Meet To The Moon program deliverables.
Complete and submit reports efficiently and on time.
Enter data in City Span and RFS tracking systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance.
Dental and vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
403(b) retirement plan.
Paid time off accruing up to 21 days in the first year, with some carryover allowed.
Employee Assistance Program.
Professional development opportunities.
Employment may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Certain employees may qualify for City of Chicago commuter transit benefits.