Program Aide

Description Do you want a career that impacts the community? Do you have a desire to work somewhere that changes children’s lives? Join Chicago Youth Centers as we serve over 3,000 children and families each year! Title: Program Aide (Part-Time) Company: Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) Website: chicagoyouthcenters.org Compensation: $18 per hour Classification: Part-time; Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Community Schools On-Site Support: Lead Youth Worker Supervisor Responsibilities: No Location: Richard J.

Daley Academy at 5024 S. Wolcott Ave. Chicago, IL Schedule: 7:00a - 8:00a Monday – Friday; 2:30p – 5:00p Monday – Thursday (15 hours per week) Purpose: Program Aide supports the coordination and implementation of high-quality Out-of- School Time (OST) programming within CYC centers, school-based programs, and partnering locations.

Working as part of the program team under the general direction of a supervisor, the Program Aide provides direct supervision and group leadership, leads and facilitates assigned youth activities, ensures youth are properly signed in and accounted for, and plans and implements age-appropriate lessons and enrichment activities in alignment with CYC’s program framework while maintaining a safe, welcoming, engaging, and supportive environment that promotes positive youth development, learning, relationship building, and active participation.

Responsibilities

Lead and facilitate Morning Club programming, providing structured and engaging activities for participating youth. Ensure all youth participating in Morning Club are properly signed in each morning, and that attendance information is accurate before youth transition to the school day. Lead and facilitate assigned youth groups and activities during after-school programming.

Implement age-appropriate activities that may include arts and crafts, STEM, sports and recreation, social-emotional learning, games, literacy, team-building, and other enrichment opportunities. Prepare materials, supplies, and program spaces before activities begin and ensure materials and spaces are appropriately cleaned and organized following activities.

Build positive and supportive relationships with youth while encouraging participation, teamwork, leadership, positive behavior, and respectful interactions. Maintain active supervision of youth at all times, including during Morning Club, afterschool activities, transitions, snack/meal periods, dismissal, and other program activities.

Follow all CYC and school policies and procedures related to youth safety, supervision, emergency procedures, behavior management, and maintaining appropriate sta?-to- youth boundaries. Establish clear expectations and use positive youth development and appropriate behavior-management strategies to maintain a safe and productive program environment.

Assist with safe and orderly transitions throughout the program day and follow established procedures for youth dismissal and release to authorized individuals. Work collaboratively with the Lead Youth Worker, other CYC sta?, school personnel, consultants, and community partners to ensure high-quality programming. Maintain professional and positive interactions with parents, caregivers, school sta?

, and other members of the school community. Assist with ?eld trips, special events, family engagement activities, program showcases, and other CYC activities as assigned. Participate in required sta? meetings, trainings, supervision, and professional development opportunities. Perform other program-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or College experience (AA degree preferred). Bilingual speaking is required. 1 year of experience. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Computer expertise (MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, etc.). Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children in the field of youth development. Creativity and ability to teach science, music, arts & crafts.