Youth Development Coach-Summer Studies (Temporary)

Breakthrough

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Youth Development Coach - Temporary
Reports to: Youth Education Director
FLSA Code: Part Time (temporary)
Shift: 9:00 am 5:00 pm; Monday Friday (June 22 2026 August 15 2026)
Program Area:Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program
Location: FamilyPlex 3219 W. Carroll Chicago IL 60624

Breakthrough Mission Statement
Breakthrough partners with people to build connections develop skills and open doors of opportunity.

Position Summary
The Youth Development Coach supports Breakthrough Youth Networks out-of-school time programs by providing excellent organized and appropriate instruction for youth in grades kindergarten through 8th grade during the Nettie Bailey Student Achievement Program (NBSAP).

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / FUNCTIONS

Create and facilitate daily enrichment activities for students in specified classrooms.
Provide homework help tutoring or social-emotional learning activities as part of daily enrichment.
Build positive supportive relationships with students families and caregivers to strengthen trust and engagement.
Assist with managing student behavior according to program guidelines.
Work collaboratively with the NBSAP team to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom strategies and procedures.
Be available to substitute in any classroom on an as needed basis.
Maintain an environment for students that is clean safe stimulating and appreciative for each childs development.
Assist with special events such as field trips adjusted programming Awards Night etc.
Maintain active supervision of students during program time.
Ensure that routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt and consistent with good youth development principles.
Take daily attendance track student participation complete required reports and document incidents with attention to detail
Participate in training opportunities to strengthen skills in youth development trauma-informed practices and cultural responsiveness.
Attend all team meetings.
Participate in Breakthrough wide events such as staff meetings events and other cross-department collaborations
Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated Values

Independently follows agency policy and procedures
Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines
Identifies and resolves difficult issues
Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming
Promote customer care through all actions and behaviors
Works effectively with diverse staff communities and population served
Maintain a high degree of sensitivity tact and diplomacy during stressful situations.
A passion for the mission of Breakthrough

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a high school diploma and/or at least 1 year of experience working with school-aged children.
Experience creating and facilitating out of school time enrichment activities.
Computer literacy skills in using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
Excellent oral and written communication administrative and interpersonal skills.
Experience working in a multicultural environment.
Ability to pass Chicago Public School state and organizational background requirements for working with children.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must possess an accurate and informed understanding of cultural and urban realities especially as related to youth families poverty and community development.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team
Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through with commitments and meeting established timelines.
Understanding of issues regarding youth families and community development in underserved communities.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills professionalism and problem-solving ability.
Must have the ability to use initiative discretion and independent judgment in making decisions.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment.
Demonstrates willingness to consistently improve work performance through their relationship and guidance.
Outstanding attitude willingness to learn and grow and capacity to excel in our collaborative environment.

SUPERVISION
This position has no direct reports

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in an office and/or classroom located in a multi-purpose facility and/or outdoors and thus will be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high depending on the activities in the facility.

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk and/or sit; use hands and fingers to feel objects tools or controls reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; regularly talk or hear. The employee must be able to bend stoop pull lift as well as have overhead extension of arms. Must be able to stand for long periods of time; be able to lift carry or move at least 50 pounds. Must adhere to proper handling and lifting techniques. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety Requirements
Prior to the first day of work must complete a criminal background and sex offender clearance

Equipment Used
The employee will generally use general office equipment including but not limited to telephone computer calculator copier overhead projector paper shredder paper cutter and filing systems.

BENEFITS
Sick leave - Part-time employees in this position are eligible for 1 hour of sick pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period. This leave can be used for medical and safety reasons.
Paid leave -Part-time employees in this position are eligible for 1 hour of paid pay for every 35 hours worked in a pay period. This leave can be used for any reason.

COMPENSATION
The actualsalarywithin the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to skills experience education and internal equity.
$19/hr

Breakthrough is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color sex national origin age disability marital status veteran status political affiliation sexual orientation or any other non-merit factors. If a reasonable accommodation is needed for any part of the application and hiring process please contact us via the telephone number listed above. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Job Title: Youth Development Coach - TemporaryReports to: Youth Education DirectorFLSA Code: Part Time (temporary)Shift: 9:00 am 5:00 pm; Monday Friday (June 22 2026 August 15 2026)Program Area:Nettie Bailey Student Achievement ProgramLocation: FamilyPlex 3219 W. Carroll Chicago IL 60624Breakthr...

Create and facilitate daily enrichment activities for students in specified classrooms.
Provide homework help tutoring or social-emotional learning activities as part of daily enrichment.
Build positive supportive relationships with students families and caregivers to strengthen trust and engagement.
Assist with managing student behavior according to program guidelines.
Work collaboratively with the NBSAP team to plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom strategies and procedures.
Be available to substitute in any classroom on an as needed basis.
Maintain an environment for students that is clean safe stimulating and appreciative for each childs development.
Assist with special events such as field trips adjusted programming Awards Night etc.
Maintain active supervision of students during program time.
Ensure that routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt and consistent with good youth development principles.
Take daily attendance track student participation complete required reports and document incidents with attention to detail
Participate in training opportunities to strengthen skills in youth development trauma-informed practices and cultural responsiveness.
Attend all team meetings.
Participate in Breakthrough wide events such as staff meetings events and other cross-department collaborations
Performs other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated Values

Independently follows agency policy and procedures
Follows through with commitments including meeting established timelines
Identifies and resolves difficult issues
Project a professional image to all internal and external customers ensuring proper grooming
Promote customer care through all actions and behaviors
Works effectively with diverse staff communities and population served
Maintain a high degree of sensitivity tact and diplomacy during stressful situations.
A passion for the mission of Breakthrough

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a high school diploma and/or at least 1 year of experience working with school-aged children.
Experience creating and facilitating out of school time enrichment activities.
Computer literacy skills in using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office.
Excellent oral and written communication administrative and interpersonal skills.
Experience working in a multicultural environment.
Ability to pass Chicago Public School state and organizational background requirements for working with children.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Must possess an accurate and informed understanding of cultural and urban realities especially as related to youth families poverty and community development.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a collaborative team
Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through with commitments and meeting established timelines.
Understanding of issues regarding youth families and community development in underserved communities.
Ability to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills professionalism and problem-solving ability.
Must have the ability to use initiative discretion and independent judgment in making decisions.
Ability to demonstrate initiative and follow through and be comfortable working in a changing environment.
Demonstrates willingness to consistently improve work performance through their relationship and guidance.
Outstanding attitude willingness to learn and grow and capacity to excel in our collaborative environment.