Chicago HOPES Kids - After School Support Member

Overview

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, supporting more than 325 students annually.

Our three key program components include homework help, individual literacy support, and enrichment activities, all grounded in Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed practices. Programs run 2–4 times a week, 2–2½ hours per session, held at various sites across Chicago, following a semester schedule:
Fall (Sep to mid-Dec), Winter/Spring (Jan to end-May), Summer (Jun to early Aug).

100‑hour Part‑time Corps Members serve 5 hours weekly during the Spring 2026 semester only.

Duties include:

• Direct service at a program site from Monday to Thursday.
• Friday morning virtual meetings.
• Community outreach.
• On‑site responsibilities: assisting with homework, individualized literacy support, conducting reading assessments, and supporting Site Coordinators in leading enrichment activities.
• Being on the designated program site's leadership team.

• Stipend
• Training
• Choice of Education Award or End‑of‑Service Stipend
• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service

Education level:
High school diploma or GED.

Age requirement:
Minimum 18 years old.

Skills

• Teaching/Tutoring
• General skills
• Community organization
• Education
• Teamwork
• Fine arts/crafts
• Social services
• Youth development

• Program type:
  Ameri Corps State / National
• Start/End date: 09/09/2026 – 12/31/2026
• Work schedule:
  
  Part time
• Location:
  
  Illinois, Chicago
• Languages:
  
  English
• Application period: 07/15/2026 – 09/01/2026

Jen Harden‑Finn
318 W Adams St, Chicago, IL 60606
773‑875‑1249
(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).
www.chicagohopesforkids.org