Associate Outward Bound Instructor Jobs in Chicago, IL

Why Join Concordia Place?

Since 1981, Concordia Place has provided early learning, after-school, and teen leadership programs across Chicago's North Side — with centers in Avondale, Ravenswood, North Center, and Old Irving Park.

We believe opportunity should be broadly inclusive, and we build communities where all our neighbors gather, learn, and grow together.

At Concordia Place we say yes to families, removing barriers so a parent's income or zip code never limits a child's access to quality education. Every child is known as an individual, supported by low teacher-to-child ratios and NAEYC-accredited excellence. We celebrate the diversity our families bring, knowing our strength comes from the languages, backgrounds, and experiences of our communities.

We are a Place of Yes, a Place for All, a Place of Excellence, and a Place of One — all rooted in Faith in Action.

Join a team that lives these values everyday. We invest in our staff with competitive salaries and benefits, professional development, and a genuinely connected, vibrant workplace culture.

Overview

Concordia Place Teen Instructors contribute to our guiding principles of a Place of Excellence and Place of One by producing a positive and collaborative environment for their colleagues, the teens, and the families we serve. Works with Teen Programs Director to develop, implement and manage Teen Leadership programs. Additionally, this position envisions and creates content for marketing of all Concordia Place Out-of-School-Time (OST) programs. This is a Part Time 30 hours per week position. Reports to the Teen Programs Director.

Responsibilities

• Work with Teen Programs Director in developing and implementing Teen Leadership curriculum
• Direct day-to-day program activities and projects with Instructor Team and Teen Programs Director
• Able to balance multiple tasks and set priorities while working within a budget
• Ensure facility program spaces are outward reflections of a Place of Excellence
• Exhibit strong classroom management skills and help build a healthy program environment
• Actively walk teens and families through the enrollment process
• Offsite supervision of teens on fieldtrips, garden activities and community service projects
• Develop effective communication and relationships with teens and their families
• Cultivate strong community partnerships through the implementation of program projects and activities: entrepreneurship, ecology, culinary, arts, sports, conflict resolution, etc.
• Supervise teens in the development and ongoing management of online presence on Facebook, Instagram, etc.
• Assist with marketing and promotion plan for local outreach and recruitment for Teen program, Children’s programs, and overall organization. Create photo and video content in coordination with Programs and Philanthropy departments.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge and experience with OST youth programing
• Experience in media content creation
• High School Diploma Required, BA in program related field preferred
• Experience working with teens and youth and planning projects and activities
• Strong planning, organization and implementation skills; able to balance multiple tasks and set priorities demonstrating proactive approaches in solving issues before they arise
• Establish and maintain high-level, efficient classroom management techniques while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly-effective writer and communicator; ability to speak and write fluently in English; Spanish a plus
• Have a strong sense of self and be able to offer guidance and support as a mentor and a teaching leader setting examples through own actions
• Strong interpersonal and relationship skills and open and honest in providing feedback for one’s self and others

Perks and Benefits

Concordia Place offers a generous compensation and benefits package to employees. Here is an overview of the many perks of working at Concordia Place:

• 403b Retirement Savings Plan (with an Employer Match)
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• 1 week paid winter holiday
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Floating Holidays
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Basic Life & ADD
• Medical insurance with employer contribution
• Voluntary Dental insurance
• Voluntary Vision insurance
• Voluntary Basic Life & ADD
• Voluntary Long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary Aflac plans
• Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral program
• Childcare tuition discount for employees
• Quarterly in-service days and professional development resources for teaching staff