Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Enlace Chicago is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents of the Little Village Community by fostering a physically safe and healthy environment in which to live and by championing opportunities for educational advancement and economic development.

Reports to : Resource Coordinator

Accountable to : Resource Coordinator and Community Schools Director

Communicates with : Resource Coordinators, School Staff

Informs : Resource Coordinator and School-based staff members

Status : Hours vary from 2-12 Hours / Week, Part-Time Seasonal

Job Summary : Enlace Chicago community schools extend their walls into the community by coordinating classes, resources, events and opportunities for leadership development, academic support / enrichment, recreation, and health / nutrition and community engagement. Enlace Chicago community schools include Little Village Lawndale High School Campus, Farragut Career Academy, McCormick Elementary School, Cárdenas Elementary School, Eli Whitney Elementary School, and Madero Middle School .

Instructors are responsible for leading a class size of 10-20 participants, classroom size varies. The instructors are responsible for lesson planning, class proposals, supply lists, daily attendance, and classroom management. Instructors will be expected to provide a safe and welcoming environment where participants can express their thoughts and interests while developing / strengthening relationships among each other and learning to feel ownership of their learning.

We are hiring an Open Gym / Sports Instructor to join our Madero Community Schools team.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Monitors student's performance.
• Plans and facilitates activities.
• Adapts teaching methods to meet students / adult participants' needs.
• Facilitates programs promoting professional and respectful behavior as well as good manners.
• Takes initiative in supporting youth through ongoing, one -to-one relationships.
• Provides a genuine interest and concern for the wellbeing and success of all youth.
• Educates participants on the principle of respect towards oneself and everyone around them by setting clear expectations and ongoing positive examples.
• Creates and maintains a program culture that is conducive to meaningful learning.
• Reflects no ethnic, racial, religious, political, or gender bias.
• Attends meetings with Resource Coordinator and others as necessary.
• Helps youth develop leadership skills, positive self-image, confidence and self respect.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements : Qualifications :

Yearly Position Openings :

Enlace Chicago is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Deadline for Submission : Open until filled

Additional requirements : Enlace Chicago staff are required to provide proof of covid 19 vaccination or have an approved Medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved Medical is obtained, weekly testing required.