Part Time After School Program Instructor

Distinctive Schools • Chicago, IL

79d • $20

About The Position

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders. In collaboration with the Community Schools Coordinator, the After School Program Instructor ensures that the program meets the needs of the students and families on campus by providing a safe, joyful and developmentally appropriate environment for all.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• 18 years of age or older
• Experience working with kids ages 4-12
• Ability to commit to a set schedule that varies infrequently
• Ability to work with students and adults of diverse backgrounds, academic profiles, and skill levels
• Possess good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Must demonstrate responsibility, a desire to help others, discretion, and flexibility
• Ability to work set schedule consistently

Responsibilities

• Plan, facilitate, and supervise daily activities that are engaging and developmentally appropriate for students
• Collaborate with team members to plan and execute a dynamic daily programming schedule
• Ensure housekeeping, including but not limited to, set-up and clean-up of after school classrooms, gym, and other shared spaces
• Comply and adhere to all compliance and licensure standards, including local, state, and national regulatory entities
• Create, maintain, and model a safe and welcoming environment for all students and families
• Communicate regularly with families celebrating successes, identifying challenges, and setting individual student goals
• Document all incidents, and clearly communicate occurrences to school leadership and student caregivers
• Maintain systems to recognize, track, and celebrate positive behaviors and build social-emotional skills in all youth
• Maintain program records for class, including but not limited to: classroom attendance, meal counts, accident reports, and anecdotal notes related to health, peer relationships, individualized goals, etc
• Report to and maintain consistent communication with the Community Schools Coordinator
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students.
• We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way.
• We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: High school or GED