Ela Township Youth Program Hiring After School Assistant

Ela Township is hiring an After School Program Assistant to help students with homework, supervise activities for children enrolled in Thrive After Three and assist in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for young program participants.

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Interaction and supervision of school age children (grades K-5) through games, crafts, homework help and other group activities.
• Apply basic youth development principles in working with youth through communication, relationship development and respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
• Assist Youth Director with daily clean-up, setting up supplies, leaving program area neat and clean.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Work positively with children, volunteers and Youth Director.
• Assist in the maintenance of the highest standards of health and safety keeping the health and welfare of every child at all times.

Requirements:

• Must have prior experience working with children.
• Must be creative, patient, understanding, be flexible and adapt to changing situations. Encourage safety and healthy choices while children are at the program.
• Ability to work with a diverse age group and skill level of staff and youth.
• Must possess a positive attitude and act as a role model for children.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certified preferred.
• Ability to work weekdays, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Employment is subject to a background check.

Compensation will be based on experience, ranging from $10 to $15 per hour.

Applicants can email their resume to Ela Township Youth Services Director Alex Tonigan at youth@elatownship.org.

The Ela Township Youth Program operates out of the Ela Township Community Center located at 380 Surryse Road, in Lake Zurich.

The mission of Ela Township Youth Program is to provide comprehensive and innovative programs that serve all youth in our community, our programs assist children in reaching their full potential as healthy and well-adjusted individuals. Learn more at http://elatownship.org/youth-programs.

Ela Township serves more than 40,000 residents and covers 36 square miles. Within its borders are all or part of the Villages of Barrington, Deer Park, Hawthorn Woods, Kildeer, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, North Barrington and portions of unincorporated Palatine and Mundelein.

The Ela Township Offices are located at 1155 E. Route 22 in Lake Zurich. For more information about township programs and services, visit www.elatownship.org and like us on Facebook.