Lead Activity Instructor

2 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Family Focus Full time

**Job Title**:Lead Activity Instructor (Part-time, Summer Program)**

**Location**: Martha M. Ruggles Elementary School**
**Supervisor**: Program Supervisor**

Welcome to Family Focus, where we're on a mission** **to empower young people, giving them hope for their future. Our comprehensive range of holistic Youth Development Programs includes After-school programs, Parent and Student mentoring, and Summer Camp programs. Our goal? Building academic support, social development, college and career exposure choices, financial literacy, and many other aspects of career and life preparation. We're eager to expand our reach and make an even bigger impact. That's why we are looking for passionate individuals who share our vision to join our team. Are you ready to make a difference? We want you to be a part of our journey

**The Lead Activity Instructor **supports and enhances 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-based learning 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. **This role is a temporary role and will run ideally from June 24th - July 19th (Summer Program)**
- 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.
- Experience in interactive, and creative activities, and combine different learning approaches to accommodate various learning abilities.
- Training in effective classroom management strategies and techniques to implement short and long term youth projects, S.M.A.R.T. goal setting and other enrichment activities.
- 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.
- Applicants will preferably be a minimum of 21 years of age
- Must be in the process of receiving the COVID-19 vaccine or be fully vaccinated (reasonable accommodations will be considered).
- Seasonal position: Summer Program 06/24/2024 - 07/19/2024- Availability: Monday - Thursday 9:00am
- 1:00pm (16 hrs/week)- This is a part-time non exempt position.
Hours: Not to exceed $18.00/hour**Family Focus is an Equal Opportunity Employer**
- Keywords: Summer Program, Youth development, School Program,



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