La Semilla Instructor - Chicago, United States - NEW LIFE CENTERS OF CHICAGOLAND NFP

Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Instructor position is part-time, 25 hours per week (non-exempt) and will primarily take place at our Little Village or Humboldt Park locations. The Instructor is responsible for the planning and implementation of our high-quality after-school programming for participants 1st-12th grade. May require some local travel (reimbursable). Pay commensurate with experience. This position is in-person.

Job Responsibilities

• Plans and implements activities and information sessions for outreach and recruiting of youth to program as needed.
• Builds healthy, positive, supportive relationships with participants modeling positive behaviors.
• Plans and implements group lessons and activities.
• Assures program begins and ends on time; including set-up, clean-up, and debriefing sessions.
• Assures upkeep and safety of space, supplies and equipment.
• With team is responsible for planning and logistics of activities and events.
• Assures the safety of all participants.
• Communicates program supply needs to supervisor.
• Maintains a clean meal space before, during and after meal service.
• Provides proper supports for tutoring.
• Communicates with volunteers and provides any necessary guidance or direction during daily lessons and activities.
• Produces documents, receipts, data reporting, and correspondence regarding activities and progress as necessary for consistent evaluation of program and timely report submittal, including participant paperwork.
• Regularly assists youth to address challenges, celebrate milestones, and assists in identifying goals and problem solving.
• Provides lessons that are relevant and age appropriate.
• Participates in on-site visits, regular check-ins, and break-out planning meetings with Supervisor.
• Assists data team and development team with data collection and required reporting.
• May participate in social media, video, writings and promotions for programming.
• Assists youth in completing program surveys.
• Assures youth submit all necessary paperwork.
• Maintains accuracy of budget and spending plan and assures spending within target if applicable.
• Participates in required evaluations and audits if requested.
• Demonstrates New Life Centers' values.
• Attends required meetings and trainings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

Skills & Qualifications

• Must become a Certified Mandated Reporter. Training provided.
• Must pass a background check, must not have any pending cases.
• Must pass a Child Abuse and Neglect Tracking System background check.
• Must pass a National Sex Offender Registry background check.
• Must have a working phone and phone number.
• One year experience working in the human services field in a capacity that involves direct services to at-risk youth.
• Cross-cultural competency.
• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be willing to be trained, and proficiently utilize database(s) and information tracking systems relevant to duties.
• Must keep confidentiality of participant information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Valid Illinois driver's license, insurance, good driving record, access to a vehicle. Subject to driving background check.
• General knowledge of sports.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials

• Cover letter indicating your experience and interest in the position
• Resume
• List of three references with contact information (minimum 2 professional references, email and phone number included)
• Please mention the name of any New Life Centers staff who referred the position to you in your email if applicable.

New Life Centers provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. New Life Centers complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.