Summer Program Classroom Assistant - Upward Bound
Summer Program Classroom Assistant - Upward Bound
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USD 17 - 17
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Workweek
Up to 29 Hours Monday Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as needed
Position Summary
Actively work with staff in implementation supervision and support of youth in all phases of programming activities. Supervise and assist 1020 students during afternoon work study/ career exploration. Mentor and advise student participants in their pursuit of postsecondary education Plan and supervise evening recreational activities during residential component. Chaperone one scheduled field trip each week. Supervise and maintain order among youth at all times. Attend all meetings and maintain required records.
Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
- Provide general assistance and support to Upward Bound staff and summer instructors during 6week summer program
- Monitor and oversee students
- Assist staff with the collection of accurate and detailed records of services rendered to participants
- Maintain strict confidentiality of participants information in accordance with FERPA
- Provide general administrative and clerical support including mailing scanning faxing printing and copying for staff as needed
- Assist and support Upward Bound staff in the office at summer site etc. with the planning preparation coordination and implementation of services and activities such as participant workshops and group coaching sessions classroom instruction correspondences general communication (telephone and email contact) and field trips etc.
- Assist with chaperoning TRIO participants on college tours educational and cultural activities and field trips.
- Create and/or modify documents including correspondences program flyers reports drafts memos emails etc.
- Attends to and initiates calls to students and parents as needed.
- Call send mailings text messages and voice recordings to participants and parents as needed.
- Manage social media accounts if needed
- Perform other duties as assigned and/or directed
Required Qualifications
- Applicants must be a high school graduate and registered for college with a strong academic record and a valid drivers license
- Possess excellent interpersonal communication (oral and written) skills as well as effective organizational and time management skills
- Must dress appropriately for all activities which could include outdoor gear to business casual to formal attire
- Be able to follow directions/directives as well as be conscientious and detailed oriented.
- Provide excellent customer service and possess the ability to foster positive interactions with the Upward Bound staff school administrators teachers staff students parents and the general public
- Be sensitive to the needs of a diverse populations
- Be a quick starter and learner and be able to take initiative
- Have the ability to travel to various summer sites to provide onsite support to assist the Upward Bound staff
- Be able to pass a criminal background test
- Ability to complete all required online and in person training by 5/2/25
- Be available the last week of May through the first week of June for a oneday training session
Equal Employment Opportunity
McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission employment participation in educational programs or activities without discrimination on grounds of race color creed or religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status marital status physical or mental disabilities military status sexual orientation genderrelated identity pregnancy unfavorable discharge from military service or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring promotion termination wages or salaries benefits and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to diversity and inclusion in its college community. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process contact Human Resources at .
Employment Type
Gig
