Elementary Program Coordinator

Outreach•Warrenville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach’s mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be. Outreach is hiring a Full-time Elementary Program Coordinator at Outreach Warrenville to coordinate the after-school program in collaboration with Johnson Elementary School (District 200).

Requirements

BA/BS in Education, Early Childhood Education, Youth Ministry, or related field.
2 to 4 years of previous experience with youth.
Previous elementary classroom teaching experience.
Demonstrated ability in staff management, administration, and program development.
Sensitivity to the needs of students from low-income, high-risk families and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Strong administrative and organizational skills.
A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
A commitment to Outreach's Statement of Mission & Faith.

Nice To Haves

Previous after-school program experience
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)

Responsibilities

Lead the after-school program and supervise staff, volunteers, and interns.
Develop lesson plans and teach core academic subjects to assist students with academic improvement.
Student recruitment and enrollment.
Build and maintain effective relationships with students, parents, Johnson Elementary School, and community and church partners.
Develop and lead socio-emotional learning, life skills, Christian education, and recreational activities.
Program logistics, database management and reporting, managing student tuition, and transporting students.