Chicago HOPES Kids - After School Support Member
Listed on 2026-07-19
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Education / Teaching
After School, Youth Development, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Child Development/Support
At Chicago HOPES for Kids, we dedicate ourselves to advancing children's education and empowerment by providing academic support, mentorship, and basic needs services. We have been supporting students experiencing homelessness academically for over a decade, proudly supporting over 325 students annually. Our three key program components include homework help, individual literacy support, and enrichment activities rooted in Social‑Emotional Learning and trauma‑informed practices.
Programs operate 2‑4 times a week, 2.5‑hour sessions, across multiple sites in Chicago on a semester schedule:
Fall (September to mid‑December), Winter/Spring (January to end of May), and Summer (June to early August). All operations are coordinated from our central office at 318 W. Adams St, Suite 600C, Chicago, IL 60606.
- Program
: 26-27 Chicago HOPES for Kids – After School Support Member - Program Type
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Ameri Corps State / National - Program Start/End Date
: 09/09/2026 – 05/31/2027 - Work Schedule
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Part Time - Education Level
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High school diploma/GED - Age Requirement
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Minimum 18 - Program Location
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Illinois, Chicago - Languages
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English - Application Period
: 07/15/2026 – 09/01/2026
Members serve 300‑450 hours and 12‑16 hours per week during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Responsibilities include:
- Direct service at a program site Monday–Thursday
- Virtual meetings on Friday mornings
- Community outreach and mandatory service days
- Presence at program sites 3‑4 days a week with afternoon and early evening availability
- Leadership role on the designated program site's team
- Assisting with homework, individualized literacy support, and reading assessments
- Supporting Site Coordinators in leading enrichment activities
- Training
- Stipend
- Living Allowance
- Transportation Stipend
- Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend
Harden‑Finn Jen
318 W Adams St
Chicago, IL 60606
312‑690‑4240
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