PROMISE Program Assistant

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.

Currently we are seeking 2 program assistants for the spring 2026 PROMISE Program which serves non-IMSA students currently enrolled in the 9th 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: 80
Session Dates:

• September 19 - Family Orientation
• October 3
• October 24
• October 31
• November 7
• November 14
• December 5
• December 12

Program Schedule:
Three 65 minute classes each session consisting of approximately 25 students per group.
Schedule:

• Class 1: 9:00 AM - 10:05 AM
• Class 2: 10:10 AM - 11:15 AM
• Brunch: 11:30 AM - 11:50 AM
• Class 3: 11:55 AM - 1:00 PM

Expectations:

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 Operations 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

Compensation: This position pays $20/hr