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Posted on: Jan. 12, 2022
United States, Illinois, Chicago
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Description:
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Reports to: Program Manager
Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hrs/wk)
CircEsteem values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. CircEsteem is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, acestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Summary:
CircEsteem’s mission is to unite youth across all backgrounds and identities by fostering self-esteem and mutual respect through the practice and performance of the circus arts. CircEsteem promotes the development of self-esteem, personal success and empowerment by (i) promoting the practice of circus arts; (ii) uniting youth from diverse backgrounds; (iii) providing social and emotional skill building; (iv) providing youth opportunities to participate in leadership training which results in paid opportunities throughout their participation with CircEsteem.
CircEsteem is looking for a Program Coordinator with strong behavior management skills that can execute applicable programs including program infrastructure; personnel management; program outreach and enrollment at schools located in North Lawndale and Humboldt Park.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Youth Advocacy
Collaborate with school on behavior management techniques that are positive and effective
Individually mentor youth as requested by parents, program coordinators, instructors, etc.
Coordinate the collection of grades/report cards from youth participants, as needed
Programming
Program outreach to achieve and maintain enrollment goals
Staff instructors to assigned program
Supervise and evaluate instructors
Collect and maintain data – intake paperwork, attendance, assessments
Continuously adapt and improve program effectiveness
Provide overall structure, support, and ability to problem-solve within assigned program
Utilize curriculum and submit lesson plans weekly
Incorporate circus skills within the social and emotional skill building curriculum created by and for CircEsteem
Determine group topics/subjects as they relate to daily lesson plans and program curriculum
In coordination with Program Director, design and upkeep data to track program outcomes
Create and maintain student files
CircEsteem Staff and Instructors
Conduct workshops for Instructors and staff on various subjects in coordination with the Program Director
Be available for instructors or staff to discuss issues they may have with a program participant
Attend and Participate in staff trainings
Education and Experience
Strong behavior management techniques or experience working with youth experiencing trauma
MSW/LCSW or currently pursuing licensure preferred
Fluent writing and speaking Spanish preferred
Flexible with constantly changing situations
Team player and collaborator
Independent, critical thinker who has the ability to problem-solve
Ability to positively communicate with co-workers, administration, parents, and youth
Compensation
Salary: $40,000 – $48,000/ year
Benefits: 1% of salary is contributed monthly towards 403b retirement account or Health Insurance Plan
Paid Time Off: 15 days paid leave, 5 days paid sick leave
Flex Time: Special events and excess overage of hours will result in the awarding of Flex Leave. Flex Leave must be approved by supervisor before additional hours are worked.
Please submit a Letter of Interest and Resume to [email protected] to be considered for this position.
Application Deadline:
Mar. 31, 2022
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Education/Teaching/Coaching
Job Location:
United States,
Illinois,
Chicago
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