Part-Time Seasonal Teen Instructor

Concordia PlaceChicago, IL
$17 - $18Onsite

About The Position

Concordia Place is seeking a Part-Time Seasonal Teen Instructor to supervise and ensure the safety of teens, interact with them, and encourage participation in activities. This role involves assisting in the planning of activities such as culinary arts, ecology, designing and creating products for sale, and chaperoning field trips and community service projects. The Seasonal Teen Instructor will contribute to a positive and collaborative environment, working with the Teen Programs Manager to develop, implement, and manage Teen Leadership Programs, aligning with Concordia Place's guiding principles of a Place of Excellence and Place of One.

Requirements

  • Working knowledge and experience with Concordia Place Teen Leadership - Alumni a plus
  • Knowledge of culinary and ecology basics
  • 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; Spanish a plus
  • 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

  • Alumni of Concordia Place Teen Leadership program

Responsibilities

  • Work with Teen Program Director in developing and implementing Teen Leadership curriculum
  • Direct day-to-day program activities and projects with Instructor Team and Teen Program Director
  • Ensure facility program spaces are outward reflections of a Place of Excellence
  • Exhibit strong classroom management skills and help build a healthy program environment
  • Assist with marketing and promotion plan for local outreach and recruitment for program
  • 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: ecology, culinary, arts, sports, conflict resolution, etc

Benefits

  • Vacation Days
  • Sick Days
  • Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
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