Education Coordinator (51187)

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF CHICAGO INC • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Education Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing a comprehensive educational enhancement program. This role also enhances and promotes home-school-Club linkages, partnerships, and parent involvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years experience working with youth
• General knowledge of education and curriculum building
• Experience in planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of youth.
• Understand the duties and responsibility as mandated child abuse reporters.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate Integrity and professionalism at all times.
• Demonstrated organizational, staff and project management abilities.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certification within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Plan, organizes, implements and evaluates a comprehensive educational program that meets the needs of all youth 6-18 and strengthens literacy.
• Monitors and records outcomes as a result of member participation in educational programs.
• Trains volunteers and staff to run educational programs.
• Encourages members with 3.0 GPA or better to bring report cards, recruits and trains them to become tutors with the Club.
• Develops and implements theme based projects that promote learning.
• Recognizes members by displaying names, schools and GPA in Club newsletter and on bulletin boards.
• Organizes and implements National Boys & Girls Club educational programs.
• Builds partnerships with the area schools and meet with parents to further enhance the program and determine individual youth needs assessments.
• Recruits members for program participation.
• Maintains contact with teachers to determine educational needs and work assignments.
• Performs special assignments and assists with special projects as directed by the Program Director.
• Secures supplies and materials as necessary.
• Attends weekly staff meetings.
• Completes monthly and quarterly reports for the Program Director and documents activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Life Insurance
• Retirement plan (401(k) plan including employer contributions after 1 year of service)
• Professional Development
• Supportive and inclusive environment
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree