Comer Education Campus

Job Description

Position Title: TRiO Summer Stem Instructor-Academic Program

Reports to: Educational Talent Search Program Manager

Status: Part Time - Seasonal

Schedule: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:00 am 11:30 am, 12:45 pm-3:15 pm

Rate of Pay: $20 - $35

Hours: 20-25hrs/week

Gary Comer Youth Center: Having opened its doors in June 2006, the state-of-the-art Gary Comer Youth Center (GCYC) offers positive extracurricular alternatives in a welcoming and safe environment. The mission is to provide the support for all of our youth to graduate from high school, prepared to pursue college and careers. Located on Chicago’s South Side, the Gary Comer Youth Center draws its primary membership from the youth residing on the South Side of Chicago with a focus on Grand Crossing residents. GCYC is the oldest and largest institution sitting on the Comer Education Campus which includes our organizational partners Gary Comer College Prep High School, the South Shore Drill Team and Gary Comer Middle School. For more information, please visit: www.garycomeryouthcenter.org.

Comer Education Campus: With a comprehensive approach to education and youth development, the Comer Education Campus is devoted to guiding young people to and through college and into adult life. The campus constitutes a unique partnership between Gary Comer Youth Center, Gary Comer College Prep, Gary Comer Middle School, and the College Success initiative UtmostU. The campus serves over 2,000 youth from across Chicago’s South Side, offering out-of-school time enrichment, academic enhancement, and college success programs. Working with best-in-class partner organizations, the Comer Education Campus empowers young people with the tools they need for post-secondary and life success. For more information, please visit: http://comereducationcampus.org/

Position Summary: The Summer Stem Instructor is responsible for supporting and furthering the social, emotional, and academic growth of youth involved in GCYC’s Summer programs. GCYC Summer program runs from June 24th - August 2nd. Summer Instructors will teach two lessons each morning/afternoon (45min periods) between 9:00am and 1:00pm. Summer Stem Instructor will be hired to teach a Project Based STEM Course. Curriculum development will be supported by partner organizations. Summer Instructors will work to design and coordinate academic enrichment and curriculum at the Comer Education Campus.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Report to Gary Comer Youth Center daily, during the Middle School/Highschool Summer program, scheduled for Monday through Friday, Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri 9:00 am 11:30 am, 12:45 pm-3:15 pm

• Design and implement project-based learning in partnership with curriculum partners

• Plan daily lessons in partnership with curriculum partners.

• Track participant attendance in program.

• Responsible for maintaining a physically and emotionally safe environment to further ensure proper youth supervision and managing conflicts, conduct issues, and incidents.

• Provide leadership for GCYC’s lower and upper primary aged youth.

• Serves as a role model for youth and community.

• Provide direction and support for college interns and counselors assigned to classroom.

• Build relationships with students’ parents/guardians by checking in regularly as students are dropped off.

• Provide engaging instruction to groups of students with varying academic levels

• Regularly supervise events and trips designed to help develop cultural competence and college knowledge.

• Contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of all cultures or backgrounds.

• Other duties as assigned.

Additionally:

• Attends required staff meetings and training.

• Assist in the distribution of program information and publications used to promote the
  programs and various enrichment programs as offered

• Works collaboratively in a team setting serving the needs of youth.

• Committed to the safety and development of all GCYC members.

• Supports the mission of GCYC.

• Abides by the employee handbook and established GCYC policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.

• Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to multi-task, troubleshoot, and problem solve effectively.

• Strong computer skills, especially with the creation of presentations and MS Office Suite.

• Demonstration of cultural competency and dedication to working with youth, families, and
  community members in our care.

Education & Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with middle and high school aged students.

Core Competencies:

• Must possess genuine care and concern for youth

• Classroom management skills that are engaging, non-oppressive, and age appropriate.
  Demonstrates an understanding of guidance and discipline principles and conflict resolution strategies.

• Able to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, stakeholders and families in a respectful and
  culturally competent manner via written and verbal communication.

• Must enjoy working with teams but can also work independently.

• Demonstrates understanding of the positive youth development philosophy.

Physical Work Requirements & Environment:

The GCYC environment is consistently bustling with youth and community members. The Center’s work is fast paced and varied. Our work is done on site where our youth and families are. Therefore, it is required that team members meet these requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

• Possess the ability to walk during field trips and to complete building and program rounds.

• Be able to stand and move with youth during programs, field trips and special events throughout the day.

• Must be able to ride various modes of transportation including school and coach buses, airplanes, cars, vans and public transportation.

• Can operate in crowds or with small groups.

• Able to complete administrative work in a shared office space within a youth center.

• A flexible schedule for evenings and some weekend hours is required during the school year.
  Summer hours have a more traditional work schedule.