Program Instructor- Fenger High School

About Our Organization:

At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly-trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the  youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success.

Founded in 1924  today Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 8,500 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members.

Position Summary:

To facilitate programming and direct supervision for before and after school students as well as assisting the Community Resource Coordinator in promoting programs and performing responsibilities as assigned.

We are currently hiring Part-time for the following school: 

Fenger High School 

11220 S. Wallace Street

Chicago, IL 60628

Shift times: Monday - Thursday 3pm-5:00pm

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provide direct supervision of students enrolled in the before and after school programs and promote the values of Youth Guidance and your assigned


• Maintain behavioral expectations for students in keeping with established methods and procedures.


• Collaborate in the development of and facilitate before and after-school programs as implemented by the Community Resource Coordinator, including curriculum development and lesson planning.


• Assist students of varying ability with homework and


• Escort students to and from programs, following the established after-school


• Assist in the distribution of program information and publications used to promote the programs and various enrichment programs as offered.


• Provide support to the regular school day administration and


• Communicate information and provide support for


• Provide conflict resolution with children, parents, families, and


• Duties as assigned:

Education/Experience/Training

• Must have minimum of High school Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or student

working towards a degree preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to understand the policies, procedures, and general organizational structure of the Chicago Public Schools.


• Ability to be proactive with projects and follow through in a timely manner with an end result that adheres to the Resource Coordinators vision.


• Ability to be flexible with program assignments and make changes to projects and proposals on the fly.


• Excellent verbal and written communication


• Proficient in conflict

Core Competencies

• Communication: Able to use effective written and oral communication with internal and external audiences and stakeholders; demonstrates empathy and listening


• Client orientation: Can recognize needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation to ultimately maximize impact


• Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace

• Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is required; Demonstrated ability to be solutions-focused, self-reflective, and dedicated the continuous improvement of service quality


• Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work and work of teams ensuring delivery of high-quality work. Proven ability to be innovative and a self- starter • Supervisory skills: effectively manages and develops others


• Mission driven: demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as whole and alignment with organizational values

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Able to lift up to 25


• Mobility to perform filing

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This job operates in a professional office environment, school setting, and working with the public.


• Occasional local travel

Benefits

Benefits for part-time employees include paid leave, paid sick leave, 401k plan (after qualifications are met), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), training, and professional development. You may also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Our Values 

At Youth Guidance, we believe that creating a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected is fundamental to realizing our vision of bright and successful futures for all young people. We acknowledge that many systems and institutions intended to support youth do not provide fair treatment or access for everyone. We strive to celebrate the unique qualities of youth and recognize them as empowered leaders, problem-solvers, and experts of their own experiences.  

Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer. Youth Guidance does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.