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.