Program Aide

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Title: Program Aide (Part-Time)

Company: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC)

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Compensation: $18 per hour

Classification: Part-time; Non-Exempt

Reports to: Director of Community Schools

On-Site Support: Lead Youth Worker

Supervisor Responsibilities: No

Location: Richard J. Daley Academy at 5024 S. Wolcott Ave. Chicago IL

Schedule: 7:00a - 8:00a Monday Friday; 2:30p 5:00p Monday Thursday (15 hours per week)

Purpose: Program Aide supports the coordination and implementation of high-quality Out-of- School Time (OST) programming within CYC centers school-based programs and partnering locations. Working as part of the program team under the general direction of a supervisor the Program Aide provides direct supervision and group leadership leads and facilitates assigned youth activities ensures youth are properly signed in and accounted for and plans and implements age-appropriate lessons and enrichment activities in alignment with CYCs program framework while maintaining a safe welcoming engaging and supportive environment that promotes positive youth development learning relationship building and active participation.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and facilitate Morning Club programming providing structured and engaging activities for participating youth.
• Ensure all youth participating in Morning Club are properly signed in each morning and that attendance information is accurate before youth transition to the school day.
• Lead and facilitate assigned youth groups and activities during after-school programming.
• Implement age-appropriate activities that may include arts and crafts STEM sports and recreation social-emotional learning games literacy team-building and other enrichment opportunities.
• Prepare materials supplies and program spaces before activities begin and ensure materials and spaces are appropriately cleaned and organized following activities.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with youth while encouraging participation teamwork leadership positive behavior and respectful interactions.
• Maintain active supervision of youth at all times including during Morning Club afterschool activities transitions snack/meal periods dismissal and other program activities.
• Follow all CYC and school policies and procedures related to youth safety supervision emergency procedures behavior management and maintaining appropriate sta-to- youth boundaries.
• Establish clear expectations and use positive youth development and appropriate behavior-management strategies to maintain a safe and productive program environment.
• Assist with safe and orderly transitions throughout the program day and follow established procedures for youth dismissal and release to authorized individuals.
• Work collaboratively with the Lead Youth Worker other CYC sta school personnel consultants and community partners to ensure high-quality programming.
• Maintain professional and positive interactions with parents caregivers school sta and other members of the school community.
• Assist with eld trips special events family engagement activities program showcases and other CYC activities as assigned.
• Participate in required sta meetings trainings supervision and professional development opportunities.
• Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or College experience (AA degree preferred).
• Bilingual speaking is required.
• 1 year of experience.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Computer expertise (MS Word Excel SharePoint etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children in the field of youth development.
• Creativity and ability to teach science music arts & crafts.