After School Group Worker

Nurture. Educate. Inspire.

For more than 125 years, Northwestern Settlement has nurtured, educated, and inspired children and families in need in Chicago. Focusing on changing lives through education, social services, and the arts, Northwestern Settlement's programs are fully integrated to meet the complex needs of our surrounding community. We believe that each generation should be better educated, more financially secure, and empowered to attain self-sufficiency.

Who We're Seeking:

Our After School Program is looking for compassionate Group Workers for our state and DCFS certified program, that operates all year round, to provide before and after school care for children ages 5 to 12. This position is responsible for providing school readiness and encourage our scholars to explore recreational activities in a safe and nurturing environment.

Responsibilities:

Delivery of innovative and fun program plans that are age appropriate and complement Rowe Elementary School's classroom curriculum focusing on the concepts of: academics, recreation, and healthy lifestyles

Create and maintain a safe environment which promotes safety, trust, respect, and security for children, parents, and staff Delivery of positive child development practices regarding guidance and discipline using core values of: pride, success, and honor

Complete and maintain required program plans and logs, reports, program assessments and documentation on a weekly basis

Delivery of scheduled program activities, both in and out of the classroom, special events and field trips

Supervise, monitor and coach assisting adults and adult/teen volunteers

Attend and actively participate in required staff meetings, events, and trainings

Excellent punctuality and attendance skills

Follow all Policies and Procedures from Settlement and Rowe; including confidentiality in daily work

Complete training requirement: ECE Credential, SAYD Credential, Mandated Reporter, First Aid & CPR, Food Handler

Other duties as assigned Qualifications:

At least 20 years old, meet all State of Illinois Licensing Standards

Must have at least 30 semester hours of credit with 6 semester hours related to school age childcare or 1560 clock hours in a licensed day care center or High School Diploma/GED Certificate plus 3120 clock hours' experience in school age child care or related fields in a licensed day care center

Spanish fluency preferred, but not required

Ability to relate to multi-ethnic, multi-cultural communities

Ability to accept guidance and supervision

Interested applicants must be able to work within the specified schedule Monday thru Friday:

Before Care: 7:30am to 8:00am

After School: 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Non-School Days (Full Days): 7:30am to 5:00pm

Statement of Non Discrimination:

Northwestern Settlement is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.

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