Program associate

Position: Program Associate

Hours of Employment: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM | Monday-Thursday, or 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM | Monday-Thursday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Fridays (non-school days) (Occasional weekday evenings and weekends will be required)

Work Location: In-Person

Salary Range: $20.00-$24.00/hour | based on experience and qualifications

Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, non-exempt

Position Overview: Responsible for fulfilling the community school model, with a primary focus on the implementation of all student-based programming. Work directly with youth to support their social, emotional, cognitive, and academic development. Implement and strive for excellence of strong program facilitation, while also helping students develop their personalities and life skills.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Implement in-school and after-school programs, projects, and events
• Tutor and/or mentor students
• Facilitate enrichment activities using effective instructional techniques
• Create and maintain safe, respectful and encouraging learning environments
• Ensure appropriate materials and supplies are available for all programs
• Actively participate in daily team debriefs
• Thoughtfully complete feedback and observation notes
• Assist in collecting, checking, recording and analyzing related data, as directed
• Greet, steward and purposefully deploy volunteers and partners
• Engage professionally with teachers and families
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of company spaces and school-based learning environments
• Work with senior leaders to coordinate and/or manage programs, projects and events, as directed
• Provide administrative support for NCCP in-school and after school programs, projects and events
• Support all in-school, after hours and extended day community school activities as needed

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Maintain a valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with diverse groups in a high-energy work environment
• Moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to remain in a stationary or mobile position, as the shift demands

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Two-year or four-year college degree
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills
• Previous experience working with children in an academically-focused environment
• Previous experience in classroom management and demonstrated instructional expertise
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Expectations of all Employees:

• Work in collaboration with the broader organization to facilitate school, community, and volunteer programs and events (NOTE: Must be able to remain in a stationary or mobile position, as the shift demands, and move equipment/supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.)
• Develop and nurture appropriate relationships with all stakeholders
• Maintain NCCP standards of professionalism
• Actively participate in all trainings and workshops

Employee Benefits:

• Health benefits with multiple plan options (BCBSIL HMO and PPO)
• Vision and Dental benefits
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K with company matching
• Ongoing training and professional development

Equal Opportunity Employer:

North Chicago Community Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all Employees and Applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. The policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, compensation and training.

North Chicago Community Partners was founded in 2008 to help address the negative effects of inequitable school funding in North Chicago and raise awareness of the need for educational opportunities for all children. For 15 years, NCCP has leveraged the resources of corporate partners and volunteers to provide a menu of programs and services that complement classroom instruction, enhance student learning, and support whole child and family development.

NCCP’s unique community school model operates in all of the traditional public schools in North Chicago Community Unit School District 187 (D187). NCCP is supported by 2,500 volunteers, 50 community partners, and a diverse and dedicated team of 40 employees. All of NCCP’s employees, partners, and volunteers have made a conscious decision to work alongside principals and teachers and to fight for equitable educational opportunities.

Ready to use your skills, passion and flexibility to make a difference for students and families in North Chicago's public schools? Want to work alongside volunteers and an inspiring group of colleagues with a variety of backgrounds and interests to move the needle on equity? Have a knack for organization and behind the scenes work? Send your resume and a brief email explaining your career interests to [email protected]. We are eager to expand our team with individuals like you!