Teen Instructor & Marketing Associate

Concordia Place•Chicago, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Concordia Place has provided early learning, after-school, and teen leadership programs across Chicago's North Side since 1981. We believe opportunity should be broadly inclusive, and we build communities where all our neighbors gather, learn, and grow together. At Concordia Place, we say yes to families, removing barriers so a parent's income or zip code never limits a child's access to quality education. Every child is known as an individual, supported by low teacher-to-child ratios and NAEYC-accredited excellence. We celebrate the diversity our families bring, knowing our strength comes from the languages, backgrounds, and experiences of our communities. We are a Place of Yes, a Place for All, a Place of Excellence, and a Place of One — all rooted in Faith in Action. Join a team that lives these values everyday. We invest in our staff with competitive salaries and benefits, professional development, and a genuinely connected, vibrant workplace culture.

Requirements

Working knowledge and experience with OST youth programing
Experience in media content creation
High School Diploma Required
Experience working with teens and youth and planning projects and activities
Strong planning, organization and implementation skills; able to balance multiple tasks and set priorities demonstrating proactive approaches in solving issues before they arise
Establish and maintain high-level, efficient classroom management techniques while maintaining a positive attitude
Highly-effective writer and communicator; ability to speak and write fluently in English
Have a strong sense of self and be able to offer guidance and support as a mentor and a teaching leader setting examples through own actions
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills and open and honest in providing feedback for one’s self and others

Nice To Haves

BA in program related field preferred
Spanish a plus

Responsibilities

Work with Teen Programs Director in developing and implementing Teen Leadership curriculum
Direct day-to-day program activities and projects with Instructor Team and Teen Programs Director
Able to balance multiple tasks and set priorities while working within a budget
Ensure facility program spaces are outward reflections of a Place of Excellence
Exhibit strong classroom management skills and help build a healthy program environment
Actively walk teens and families through the enrollment process
Offsite supervision of teens on fieldtrips, garden activities and community service projects
Develop effective communication and relationships with teens and their families
Cultivate strong community partnerships through the implementation of program projects and activities: entrepreneurship, ecology, culinary, arts, sports, conflict resolution, etc.
Supervise teens in the development and ongoing management of online presence on Facebook, Instagram, etc.
Assist with marketing and promotion plan for local outreach and recruitment for Teen program, Children’s programs, and overall organization.
Create photo and video content in coordination with Programs and Philanthropy departments.