Junior High Coordinator

Description:

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees 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 Junior High Program Coordinator at Outreach Warrenville to plan and execute the middle school after school program and middle school summer program. This involves recruiting 30-40 students, planning engaging activities, supporting academics, managing behavior, communicating with parents and school contacts, supporting staff and volunteers and completing grant reports.

Benefits & Compensation:

• $45,800 - $53,000/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:

• The Junior High Program Coordinator will lead the Quest after-school and summer program and supervise staff, volunteers, and interns.
• The Junior High Program Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining effective relationships with students, parents, local schools, and community and church partners.
• The Junior High Program Coordinator will provide academic tutoring, homework support and completion, life skill building, problem-solving, Christian education, parent communication, and recreational activities.
• Administrative responsibilities include program logistics, database management and reporting, managing student tuition, and transporting students.
• Schedule: Academic year, Monday - Friday, 10:00 am to 6:30 pm. Summer, Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Hours vary during school breaks. Occasional weekend hours to support program needs and events.

Requirements:

• BA/BS in Education, Youth Ministry, or related field.
• 3 to 5 years of previous experience with youth.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.
• Previous classroom teaching experience.
• Sensitivity to the needs of students from low-income, high-risk families and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Previous after-school program experience and bilingual (Spanish/ English) strongly preferred.
• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• A commitment to Outreach's Statement of Mission & Faith.

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.