What are the responsibilities and job description for the SEL Site Director position at After School Matters?
After School Matters is a Chicago-based nonprofit organization that annually offers after-school and summer programs to nearly 19,000 Chicago high school teens to explore and develop their talents while gaining critical skills that will set them up for success in college and beyond.
Thirty years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 400,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do.
We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including three ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park.
Currently, After School Matters’ annual operating budget is approximately $35M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization.
Summary of Position:
The SEL Site Director supports with ensuring participants of the After School Matters’ Learn and Earn programs have a safe and positive experience in Learn and Earn building sites and during Learn and Earn events. The SEL Site Director will also support program implementation and quality by providing SEL support and daily lessons to the teens.
There are 3 vacancies. These temporary positions are scheduled to work 20-25 hours per week for 6 weeks, plus 20 hours of paid training. These roles are scheduled to start June 2025 and conclude around mid-August 2025. The schedule is 9:30am to 2:30pm, Monday to Thursday with occasional Friday meetings.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Salary: $35 hourly rate, depending on experience.
EEO:
After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.
Thirty years later, now known as After School Matters, our program has engaged more than 400,000 Chicago teens and is the nation’s largest and most successful provider of after-school and summer programs for high school teens. No other organization offers programs to high school students at the scale and quality that we do.
We offer paid apprenticeships led by professionals in the fields of arts, communications and leadership, sports, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Our nationally respected youth development model has been replicated in cities across the country and earned us the City Livability Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Programs take place at community locations throughout the city, including three ASM buildings: downtown at Gallery 37 Center for the Arts, the Michael and Karyn Lutz Center in Belmont Cragin, and the Pullman community at Gately Park.
Currently, After School Matters’ annual operating budget is approximately $35M and employs approximately 500 staff across the organization.
Summary of Position:
The SEL Site Director supports with ensuring participants of the After School Matters’ Learn and Earn programs have a safe and positive experience in Learn and Earn building sites and during Learn and Earn events. The SEL Site Director will also support program implementation and quality by providing SEL support and daily lessons to the teens.
There are 3 vacancies. These temporary positions are scheduled to work 20-25 hours per week for 6 weeks, plus 20 hours of paid training. These roles are scheduled to start June 2025 and conclude around mid-August 2025. The schedule is 9:30am to 2:30pm, Monday to Thursday with occasional Friday meetings.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain relationships with program partners, instructors, and teens
- Provide SEL-focused trainings for teachers and L&E staff
- Develop customized action plans for teens experiencing behavioral issues
- Help develop a summer disciplinary system that is shared out with parents, teens, and staff
- Conduct classroom lessons (ex: problem solving, self-management, self-awareness, etc.)
- Provide SEL and mental health resources to teens and staff
- Coordinate referrals to internal and external mental health services
- Support and attend program closings and demonstrations of learning
- Conduct one on one meetings with partners, instructors and liaisons when needed
- Resolve and document minor disciplinary or behavioral conflicts
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Skilled in developing and facilitating collaborative relationships
- Excellent organizational skills and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills; ability to collect and maintain information as needed
- Google Suite Proficiency
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high energy environment
- Respect for all levels of the organization and outside partners
- Energetic team player who works well in collaborative situations
- Strong orientation to customer service
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or School Counseling, or related field required
- Master’s Degree preferred
- Valid Driver’s License, insured transportation, and driving record that satisfies our Motor Vehicle Policy required
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Parental Leave (PPL)
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Identity Theft, Legal and Pet Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Sick Time and paid national holidays
Salary: $35 hourly rate, depending on experience.
EEO:
After School Matters is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, military discharge status, age, marital status, parental status, or source of income.
Salary : $35
