Bilingual Junior High Coordinator

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult services, and community development. For over 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, Illinois. We are seeking highly competent professionals who desire to pursue Outreach's mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be. 

Outreach is hiring a Full-time Bilingual Junior High Program Coordinator for Outreach West Chicago (Puente del Pueblo) to lead Puente del Futuro, our middle school after-school and summer program. This position serves approximately 25 (school year) to 45 (summer) students and includes student recruitment, academic support, Christian education, behavior management, staff and volunteer supervision, parent engagement, school partnerships, and program administration. 

 Benefits & Compensation

• $46,000-$49,000/annually. Rate based on education, experience, and language ability. 
• Paid vacation, agency holidays, sick days, and wellness days. 
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance. Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability insurance. 
• 403(b) retirement plan. 
• Employee Assistance Program, Referral Program, and Employee Discount. 
• Mission-driven environment that fosters personal development. 

Responsibilities 

• Lead Puente del Futuro after-school and summer programs and supervise staff, volunteers, and interns. 
• Recruit students and maintain program enrollment. 
• Develop and implement engaging academic, life skills, recreation, and Christian education programming. 
• Build strong relationships with students, parents, local schools, Wheaton Bible Church, and community partners. 
• Maintain program records, grant documentation, student data, and program logistics. 
• Support trauma-informed programming and positive behavior management. 
• Schedule: Academic year Monday–Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m.; Summer Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Hours vary during school breaks. One weekend day per month required.  

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Youth Ministry, Social Work, or a related field. 
• 3–5 years of experience working with middle school youth. 
• Previous classroom teaching or after-school program experience preferred. 
• Strong administrative and organizational skills. 
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) required. 
• Experience supervising volunteers and/or staff preferred. 
• Sensitivity to the needs of students from low-income, high-risk families and culturally diverse backgrounds. 
• Valid Illinois driver's license and good driving record. 
• Commitment to Outreach's Statement of Mission and Faith. 
• Attendance and active engagement in one of the congregations of Wheaton Bible Church (including Iglesia del Pueblo) is required. 

Outreach complies with all applicable state and federal laws pertaining to nondiscrimination in employment, including nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, age, and disability. As a religious organization, Outreach reserves the right to make employment decisions based on its religious identity, as permitted by state and federal law.