Summer Camp Instructor

Gary Comer Youth Center•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Seeking fun, innovative, curious, and non-oppressive teachers who believe in the impact of the classroom. The Summer Camp Instructor is responsible for supporting and furthering the social, emotional, and academic growth of youth through the Comer Education Campus. As a member of the Comer College Preparation Team, Summer School Instructors will work to design and coordinate academic enrichment and curriculum at the Comer Education Campus. We are seeking to fill several roles: Science, ELA, Foreign Language, and Math.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with middle and high school-aged youth.
Must possess genuine care and concern for middle school-aged youth
Classroom management skills that are engaging, non-oppressive, and age-appropriate.
Demonstrates an understanding of guidance and discipline principles and conflict resolution strategies.
Able to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, stakeholders, and families in a respectful and culturally competent manner via written and verbal communication.
Must enjoy working with teams, but can also work independently.
Enjoys being the leader but is also confident enough to take directions from others.
Demonstrates strong accuracy in all areas of work.
Demonstrates understanding of the positive youth development philosophy.
Have the ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Possess the ability to walk during field trips and to complete building and program rounds.
Be able to stand and move with youth during programs, field trips, and special events throughout the day.
Must be able to ride various modes of transportation,n including school and coach buses, airplanes, cars, vans, and public transportation.
Can operate in crowds or with small groups.
Able to complete administrative work in a shared office space within a youth center.
A flexible schedule for evening and some weekend hours is required during the school year.
Summer hours have a more traditional work schedule.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
Must be able to initiate and finish projects.
Adaptability and flexibility are key.
Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to multitask, troubleshoot, and problem-solve effectively.
Strong computer skills, especially with the creation of presentations and MS Office Suite.
Demonstration of cultural competency and dedication to working with youth, families, and community members in our care.

Responsibilities

Responsible for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment to further ensure proper youth supervision and managing conflicts, conduct issues, and incidents.
Provide leadership for GCYCs for middle school-aged youth.
Serves as a role model for youth and the community.
Provide direction and support for college interns and camp counselors assigned to the classroom.
Build relationships with students’ parents/guardians by checking in regularly as students are dropped off.
Design and implement project-based learning in keeping with the summer theme and description.
Assist students of varying ability with classwork and projects.
Provide engaging instruction to groups of students with varying academic levels
Work closely to align academics, weekly schedule and SEL supports for Comer youth
Regularly supervise events and trips designed to help develop cultural competence and college knowledge.
Tracks participant attendance in programming with Salesforce.
Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of all cultures or backgrounds.
Other duties as assigned.
Attends required staff meetings and trainings.
Works with other staff to execute effective outreach and retention strategies.
Assist in the distribution of program information and publications used to promote the programs and various enrichment programs as offered
Works collaboratively in a team setting, serving the needs of youth.
Is committed to the safety and development of all GCYC members.
Supports the mission of GCYC.
Abides by the employee handbook and established GCYC policies and procedures.