PROMISE Program Assistant (Aurora)

Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy

Job Location:

Aurora, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Overview:

IMSA is committed to equity and excellence including the active recruitment of students from all areas of Illinois. IMSAs PROMISE Program addresses the unique challenges of culturally linguistically and economically diverse (CLED) students who have an interest in STEM education by providing academic enrichment programming at low to no cost. This grant-funded program is open to all students especially Black or African American students Latinx students students who qualify for the national free or reduced-price meal program as well as students from rural Illinois counties. The PROMISE Program consists of three grade-based experiences serving students 7th -9th grade.

Aurora Campus

Currently we are seeking 2-3 Program Assistants for the Spring 2026 PROMISE Program which serves non-IMSA students currently enrolled in the 7th and 8th grade. The program will run on 8 designated Saturday sessions.

Program Dates and Details:

Expected work hours are Saturdays 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Maximum number of participants:

7th Grade: 100
8th Grade: 100

Session Dates:

February 7
February 21
February 28
March 7
March 14
March 21
March 28
April 18

Program Schedule:

Four 45 minute classes each session consisting of approximately 25 students per group.
One period will be designated for a brunch break (Period 3 or 4) depending on grade level
Schedule:

Class 1: 9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Class 2: 9:50 AM - 10:35 AM
Class 3: 10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Class 4: 11:25 AM - 12:10 PM
Class 5: 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Attend all scheduled Saturday program sessions including orientation
Supervision duties begin the moment the first tutor arrives until the last student departs at the conclusion of the program
Providing support during each session: check in classroom setup transitions etc.
Weekly check of student tutor eligibility including sending notifications of ineligibility
Attend all preparation meetings such as tutor training
Assist Program Manager gather materials as needed
Serve as liaison with parents regarding safety security or emotional concerns as needed
Evaluate program effectiveness to develop improved methods
All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

This position pays $20.00 per hour. This position is not benefits eligible.

Required Experience:

Junior IC

OverviewOverview:IMSA is committed to equity and excellence including the active recruitment of students from all areas of Illinois. IMSAs PROMISE Program addresses the unique challenges of culturally linguistically and economically diverse (CLED) students who have an interest in STEM education by p...