Job Title: Instructor (Part-time)
Location: Evanston Youth Development Freedom School
Supervisor: Program & Center Director
Family Focus is your partner in building strong families across Chicago and Northeast Illinois! We're here to support families and their children including emergency assistance, immigration programs, child welfare services, family support services, educational programs, and more. Our goal? To help our community thrive and reach its full potential! With 11 centers around Chicagoland, we're eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. 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!
This position has primary responsibility to support and enhance the quality of the Community School program through the planning and implementation of student-centered program activities. The Lead Instructor will prepare and present lessons and materials such as Dr. Radner’s Common Core Extended Learning activities and the You for Youth project-basedlearning 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.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- 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.
- Always supervise and ensure the safety of program participants.
- Motivate students to increase their performance, attendance, and program retention.
- Maintain confidentiality and ethical standards of practice with families and coworkers.
The ideal candidate will have the following education and experience:
- Bachelor’s 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.
- Ability to work in a team to develop an integrated program with a positive can-do attitude.
- Ability to take feedback in the interest of quality program content.
- 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.
Seasonal position: School year
Availability: Monday – Friday (3:00 - 6:30 PM)
This is a part-time non-exempt position.
Hourly rate: $20/hour
Discover all the benefits we offer to support your well-being and professional growth here: https://www.family-focus.org/about/careers/
The team at Family Focus is uniquely committed to the success of our participants and the values that unite us: family support, recognition, respect, and honor for each other, delivery of excellence in all we do, and trust in the richness of our diversity. Apply today and make a difference tomorrow. To learn more about Family Focus, visit www.family-focus.org
Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Teacher, Part-time Instructor, After School, School Year program, Elementary Education.
