Instructor (Part-Time) - Ruggles Elementary School

Family Focus • Chicago, IL

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to Family Focus, where we're on a mission to empower families and their children across Chicagoland! Through our comprehensive range of holistic family support services, including center-based and home-based services, emergency assistance, prevention initiatives, early childhood education, after-school programs, and more. At Family Focus, we believe in the power of community support to unlock the full potential of our neighborhoods. With 11 centers already making a difference, we're excited to expand our reach and touch even more lives. That's why we're on the lookout for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team as we grow and serve more families. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey! The Instructor will prepare and present lessons and materials such as Dr. Radner’s Common Core Extended Learning activities and the You For Youth project-based learning resources in accordance with the curriculum alignment document. Professional development opportunities will be available to support the instruction and implementation for multiple grade levels. Supervised by the Resource Coordinator, the program promotes academic achievement and supports the social/emotional development of participants. This role is a temporary role and will run until May 2026.

Requirements

• Degree Preferred in one of the related fields: education, youth development, and/or experience in core content areas
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with urban youth in an educational setting
• Training in effective classroom management strategies and techniques
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to relate well to diverse youth
• Proficient competency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to monitor program outcomes and goals
• Passion to support children’s success in school through a strength-based approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of program activities that expose youth to the connections between Common Core Learning Standards, deeper learning principles and innovative best practices.
• Maintain accurate attendance records and intake information on each participant, including pre & post assessments, weekly instructor reflections, one-on-one conference notes, etc.
• Facilitate youth-centered group activities during after school with a focus on Math, Reading, and Science. Activities must be interactive, creative, and combine different learning approaches to accommodate various learning abilities. Activities will integrate Common Core Learning Standards, teambuilding, cooperative learning, social emotional development, youth and leadership development.
• Work with the Resource Coordinator and school day teachers to develop age-appropriate program activities, organize and coordinate family learning experiences, implement short and long term youth projects, S.M.A.R.T. goal setting and other enrichment activities.
• Work with program staff and program partners to develop and accomplish program goals.
• Attend/support Family Focus Community Schools’ events, professional developments and functions.
• Supervise and ensure the safety of program participants at all times.
• Motivate students to increase their performance, attendance, and program retention.
• Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards of practice with families and coworkers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees