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After School Mentor, River City Community Development Center - Chicago, IL

 

At a glance
$17/hr
Plus paid time off
Onsite, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, or 3709 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60651, United States
Work in person from one of the locations
Job
Full-time
US work authorization required

Mentor a small group of youth (8-10 students) to promote their social and academic growth which includes participation in after school and/or summer programming and activities that support that goal.

Description

Program(s): R CITY Dreambuilders / Peacebuilders After School/Summer Program (Grades K-8)

Pay Rate: $17.00, 30 hours/week

Requirements: Ability to pass Chicago Public Schools background check. Complete required online training (5 hours) within 2 weeks of hiring 

Employment type: 2024-25 School year, Extension possible by mutual agreement.

 

Schedule

  • 30 hours weekly
  • After School Program Hours: Monday-Friday 2 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Summer Program Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM- 3 PM
  • Additional hours for evening or weekend field trips, family communication, staff meetings, team co-working time, trainings, etc.
    • Evening and weekend activities and family communication hours are flexible.
    • If more hours become available, more hours may be added by mutual agreement of both parties

 

Position Description: After School Mentor

  • Mentor a small group of youth (8-10 students) to promote their social and academic growth which includes participation in after school programming and activities that support that goal.
  • Lead one Mentor Outing each month, taking 2-3 children on an extracurricular activity
  • Cooperate with R CITY team to plan and produce excellent, safe, and reliable programming for after school and summer programs for students grades K-8.
  • Plan and teach goal-based activities or lessons for a small group of students grades K-8 within after-school and summer programs.
  • Develop relationships with parents/guardians, teachers and school personnel for R CITY students in grades K-8, utilizing those relationships to promote their social and academic growth.
  • Cooperate with R CITY team on whole-group aspects of after school programming, including but not limited to space preparation and cleanup, small group teaching, and enrichment time.
  • Attend staff and organizational meetings and trainings as requested.
  • Adhere to all R CITY, Chicago Public Schools, and Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority policies and procedures, as well as written and spoken guidelines and expectations.
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