READS Program Assistant
READS Program Assistant
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Description
Erie Neighborhood House is a progressive social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society. Our Little Village READS program a volunteer driven after-school literacy intervention program for 1st-3rd graders in need of additional reading support is seeking a part time READS Program Assistant for its Little Village Site (4225 W. 25th St); this is a 16 hour a week position in person Monday through Thursday 1:30pm-5:30pm. Reporting to the Literacy Programs Manager the READS program assistants basic function is to help manage the day to day programing requirements of the READS program.
Position Responsibilities
- Be onsite during program time to work with students and volunteers facilitate daily activities and encourage student participation.
- Help with room and supply set up and clean up.
- Promote an inclusive and safe class community where students experiences and assets are resources for learning.
- Participate in regular Erie Neighborhood House staff meetings curriculum meetings and events.
- Perform other related duties as necessary.
- Work collaboratively with READS interns and other site programs and staff.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Ability to work well with a diverse group of learners collaborate with the Erie team and volunteer tutors and perform program administrative duties.
- Commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the assets and challenges of a diverse group of learners.
- Spanish fluency is a plus
TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:
- Compensation of $17.50 / hour
- Work/life integration
- Generous paid time off
- (examples below for full-time employment)
- 12 accrued sick days per year
- 3 personal days
- Paid birthday off
- 8 paid holidays including Juneteenth
- In addition to the above paid holidays paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Years Day
Vacation:
- Year 1 8 days
- Year 2 13 days
- Year 3 20 days
- Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave where possible.
- Two weeks fully paid Parental Leave for an eligible employee.
- Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave.
- Professional Development.
- Employer-sponsored learning and development programs.
- Paid day off annually for personal professional development.
- Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program as budget allows.
- DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series.
- CPR and First Aid Training and 20 annual professional development training hours provided.
- Wellness support.
- Employer-sponsored health dental and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Voluntary life and AD&D and shot and long-term disability.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for medical vision and dependent care.
- 403b with employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Yoga Zumba and Book Club when onsite.
Union Status: Union / Non Exempt
Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!
MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS
ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE;
UNITED WAY MEMBER
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