Youth Worker - Activity Lead

After School Youth Worker: K-8th Grade (Part Time with Benefits)

Chicago, IL $57,550.00-$62,000.00 3 weeks ago

• Assists the Program Manager with daily tasks and provides overall support to youth that foster project‑based skills, social‑emotional enrichment, and healthy relationships.
• Leads daily enrichment groups that focus on Fine and Performing Arts, STEM/STEAM, Literacy Skill Development, Sports and Organized Recreation, Social‑Emotional Learning, and character‑building.
• Manages a pod of 15 students through social, emotional, and academic enrichment programs designed to support elementary or middle school students.
• Build positive relationships with youth that support their success and well‑being.
• Collaborate with planning, culminating activities/events for curricular projects in concert with the Program Manager.
• Support the delivery of group instruction in a safe and structured environment.
• Supervise youth during program hours in a safe, sensitive, developmentally‑appropriate, positive manner.
• Help youth build healthy, positive relationships with each other, with adults, and with their families.
• Engage with parents and family members as needed to support the youth.
• Demonstrate professional behavior that supports team efforts and enhances team behavior, performance, and productivity.
• Communicate with the Program Manager at assigned school sites in a proactive, timely, and effective manner.
• Continually assess and communicate program activity needs or any issues that affect program delivery.
• Maintain timely and accurate records concerning youth participation and outcomes as needed.
• May attend and monitor youth during field trips and off‑site learning experiences with program participants.
• Provide information for program evaluation and accountability purposes, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A minimum of 30 hours of college credit in a related field or comparable experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sociology, Education, Social Work) or comparable experience.

• Experience leading educational curriculum for groups of 15 or more youth.
• A deep passion for working with youth and families.
• A strong sense of teamwork, leadership skills, and project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of team members and youth.
• Personal qualities of integrity, emotional maturity, and credibility; a demonstrated history of using good judgment.

• At least 1‑year previous experience working with groups of elementary, middle, or high school‑aged youth in an after school or camp setting.
• Experience leading STEM, literacy, arts, and/or social‑emotional workshops for elementary, middle, or high school‑aged youth.

• High emotional and/or social intelligence.

• Strong classroom management and positive student behavior support practices.
• Attention to detail.
• Time Management.
• Problem‑Solving Ability.
• Decision‑Making Skills.
• Strong Communication (verbal and written).

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Individual and Family Services