Leadership Development Instructor

5 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States After School Matters Full time
Job Description

**About After School Matters**

After School Matters is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality after-school and summer programs for Chicago high school teens. Our mission is to empower young people to succeed in college, careers, and beyond.

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced instructor to lead our Leadership Development Program at the Gately Center. The successful candidate will have a passion for leadership, civic engagement, and youth development, and will be responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive program that fosters the growth and development of our teen participants.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Design and deliver a engaging and interactive leadership development program that utilizes a variety of instructional methodologies
  • Provide teen participants with fundamental and technical knowledge in leadership and civic engagement
  • Engage and guide teens through leadership methods and their application in real-world experiences
  • Collaborate with teens to develop and lead After School Matters teen-driven projects
  • Establish and maintain a rigorous and cooperative learning environment that promotes student growth and development
  • Guide teens towards a culminating project where they demonstrate their leadership by initiating and executing a community service project
  • Take advantage of and prepare teens for high-quality field trips and guest visits to enhance instruction and training
  • Attend all planning and program dates, including instructor orientation, professional development workshops, meetings, and other required sessions
  • Participate in the recruitment, interview, and selection process of participants
  • Maintain a safe, engaging, and positive environment for program participants
  • Provide supervision during program field trips and other youth engagement opportunities
  • Manage and track program activities, including attendance, interview outcomes, enrollment, evaluation surveys, and pertinent student records

**Requirements**

  • Associate or Bachelor's degree in a related discipline, preferred but not required
  • Demonstrated expertise in leadership and civic engagement
  • Strong facilitation and public speaking skills
  • Youth development experience preferred
  • Google Suite proficiency preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to teach in group settings with a minimum class of 15 students
  • CPR Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association preferred
  • Enthusiastic and passionate about leadership and youth development
  • Affable, cooperative, timely communication and interpersonal skills

**Supervisory Responsibilities**

  • 15 to 18 Teen participants


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