Summer Enrichment Instructor

Position Summary

Organizational Background:

Founded in 1971, Y.O.U. is an Evanston-based non-profit that partners with families, schools, and the community to provide academic, social, and emotional support to close the opportunity gap and prepare all youth for post-secondary and life success. Each year, Y.O.U. provides over 300 youth across 9 school sites with free, holistic, out-of-school support, including afterschool and summer learning programs, mental health counseling, and experiential learning through partnerships. Our staff are a diverse collection of passionate individuals, committed to social justice, trauma-informed care, inclusion, equity, and anti-racist ideologies, and helping youth realize their full potential.

Summary of Role

Y.O.U. is looking for experienced and passionate Summer Enrichment Instructors to join our team!  Summer Enrichment Instructors collaborate with site teams to support learning and growth for youth in a specific curricular area in our Summer programs.  They create curriculum and deliver instruction/enrichment activities that support student learning through the integration of appropriate standards and a focus on social and emotional learning. We are seeking Teaching Artists, Maker Instructors, STEM/STEAM Facilitators, and other relevant instructors who can provide enrichment in areas of interest to our youth.

• The Summer Enrichment Instructor will provide services to Y.O.U's elementary, middle, and/or high school-aged youth in Evanston, IL.
• This is a part-time hourly position with a pay rate of $25-$40 per hour (commensurate with education and experience). Summer Enrichment Instructors’ schedules will be determined by OST Program Leadership based on site needs and instructor availability.  Instructional activities may occur from 1-5 days per week, for an estimate of 2-4 hours per day.  The program takes place Monday-Friday from June 16th through August 1st, 2025.  Summer Enrichment Instructors must be available during a block of program hours on assigned days (with some flexibility based on site schedules and dismissal times).
• Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Managers and/or Program Coordinators regarding student needs and interests in enrichment areas.
• Create or adapt a 6-week standards-based curriculum focusing on a specific area of enrichment (i.e. Arts, STEM/STEAM, Sports and Recreation, etc.)
• Incorporate social-emotional learning and a project-based approach to teaching and learning to support the needs of elementary, middle, and high school students.
• Deliver group instruction for an average of 15 youth in a safe and structured environment as outlined in curriculum documents and consistent with program plans and goals.
• Plan culminating activities/events for curricular projects in concert with Program Managers.
• Assist with the delivery of the summer culminating presentation in concert with the site-level team.
• Build positive relationships with youth that support their success and well-being.
• Supervise youth during program hours in a safe, sensitive, developmentally appropriate, positive manner.
• Help youth build healthy positive relationships with each other, with adults, and with their families.
• Engage with parents and family members as needed to support youth.
• Demonstrate professional behavior that supports team efforts and enhances team behavior, performance, and productivity.
• Communicate with the Program Manager at assigned school sites in a proactive, timely, and effective manner.
• Use the school/site facilities with care and consideration (cleaning classrooms or workspaces at the end of the day, following program protocols for space/classroom usage)
• Continually assess and communicate with the Program Manager regarding needs of the program activity or any issues that affect program delivery.
• May attend field trips and off-site learning experiences with program participants
• Maintain timely and accurate records concerning youth participation and outcomes
• Provide information for program evaluation and accountability purposes as needed.
• Participate in required training and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

• A minimum of 30 hours of college credit in a related field (or commensurate experience)

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (i.e. Education, Arts, Science, Humanities).

Experience

• Experience developing/adapting and leading educational curriculum for groups of 15 or more youth.
• A deep passion for working with youth and families.
• A strong sense of teamwork, leadership skills, and project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of team members and youth.
• Personal qualities of integrity, emotional maturity, and credibility; a demonstrated history of using good judgment.

Preferred Experience

• 3 years experience instructing groups of elementary, middle, and/or high school-aged youth in an afterschool or camp setting
• Experience leading STEM, literacy, arts, and/or social-emotional workshops for elementary, middle, and/or high school-aged youth.

Knowledge

• High Emotional and/or Social Intelligence

Preferred Skills

• Attention to detail
• Time Management
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Decision-Making Skills
• Strong Communication (verbal and written)

Salary : $25 - $40