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Back-to-after-school!

New Moms, Inc Academy of Professional Development

Do you know a young mother, between the ages of 18-24, who would benefit from a workforce development program? New Mom’s Inc is starting classes soon!

Mandatory orientation is October 7^th.

Click here for more details

After School Matters- Fall programs!

There are advanced apprenticeships available downtown!

Programs include: advanced drawing and painting, advanced video production, ASM dance ensemble, Art Institute Teen Lab, Chicago Opera Theatre for teens, Hip Hop culture Dance Ensemble, Jewelry design, Skateboard production and design… and SO much more

Currently enrolled CPS teens (at least 14 years old and in high school) are eligible. CPS teens with special needs ages 14-22 are encouraged to apply.

Click here for the flyer and application requirements.

Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Park Programs at Chicago Park District

The Chicago Park District is launching a new program for deaf and hard of hearing youth. The program will run at Gage Park; 2411 W. 55th Street, and Horner Park; 2741 W. Montrose

Gage Park Programs

Horner Park Programs

Fall Job Fair!

Need a job?

Come to the YJC’s
Fall Job Fair!

Thursday, October 13th from 1-4 PM
At the Evanston Public Library
1703 Orrington Ave.

Open to all job-seekers 16 & up
Resumes & appropriate interview attire strongly recommended.Fair ends promptly at 4 PM, job-seekers should arrive no later than 3:30PM

EMPLOYERS INCLUDE: Amtrak, Aerotek, Aramark, Rimland Services, Garden Center Services, JC Penney, Hyatt Lodge,
U.S. Customs & Border Protection, The Douglas Center, Van Ru, Robert Half International, Lowe’s, Illinois Central School Bus, North Shore Community Bank, Toys R Us,
Babies R Us, TJ Maxx, AND MANY, MANY MORE!

Now is the time to find that back to school or holiday season job.
Don’t wait until November! It will be too late!

For more information on the event, please contact JORDAN BURGHARDT, Employment Outreach Coordinator, at jburghardt@youthjobcenter.org or 847-864-5627 x22


FLYER

Bilingual adult Programs Facilitator

(part-time, temporary)

The Bilingual Adult Programs facilitator is responsible for the facilitation of professional development workshops for groups of English-speaking and Spanish-speaking adults (which may include classroom teachers, child care providers, and parents) both at the museum and at offsite locations. The Bilingual Adult Programs Facilitator is responsible for providing the highest-quality professional development experience for adult audiences.

Responsibilities

· Learn and understand professional development and workshop curriculum and goals.

· Communicate program goals and related curriculum to groups of educators and other adult learners, make connections to daily practice, adapt programs to participants’ needs, interests and experience.

· Link workshop content to Illinois Learning Standards and to CCM’s mission.

· Prepare the workshop room and materials for the group’s arrival, whether onsite or offsite.

· Arrive early to workshops both within and outside of CCM to prepare and set up materials, and facilitate workshop(s) in classrooms or other spaces.

· Manage time during workshops to ensure that all goals are met and all intended activities are completed.

· Lead and encourage discussion among participants relevant to workshop content.

· Clean-up after workshops, re-pack materials, and return materials to CCM (if offsite).

· Attend all necessary training sessions and meetings.

· Assist with translation of workshop materials to Spanish.

· Administer program evaluation as determined by CCM.

Qualifications:

· Completion of a Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred. Coursework in education, child development, developmental psychology, etc. highly desirable.

· Broad subject knowledge and comfort teaching diverse content areas, including art, science, math, literacy, as well as practice-based techniques such as playful approaches to learning, and documentation.

· Minimum two years experience working with children in formal and/or informal learning environments. At least one year of experience leading or facilitating groups of adults. Classroom experience highly desirable.

· Understanding of the needs and challenges of classroom teachers.

· Ability to effectively apply curriculum to daily practice as well as incorporate CCM’s philosophy into workshop delivery.

· Ease and experience in working with children and adults from a diversity of cultural, ethnic, geographic, etc., backgrounds; ability to relate curriculum to children and adults with diverse backgrounds.

· Outgoing personality, energetic, enthusiastic, able to have fun and make others comfortable while effectively delivering challenging hands-on workshops.

· Access to licensed, insured vehicle required.

· Bilingual English/Spanish required. A portion of the interview may be conducted in Spanish.

Physical Requirements of the Position:

· Must be able to lift program supplies, up to 50 lbs.

Hours:

Temporary position. Facilitation hours vary.

Other responsibilities may include preparation of program materials, assistance with curriculum development, afternoon meetings or trainings, and evening or weekend sessions.

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Early Math Program Coordinator at CCM

Early Math Program Coordinator (Contract, Temporary)

Chicago Children’s Museum (CCM) will partner with Chicago Mercantile Exchange and Chicago International Charter Schools to implement Playing with Numbers, a comprehensive professional development program for educators of children in kindergarten and first grade, designed to address the need for quality math education. Over the course of the six-month project, this early math program will serve 20 classrooms, 20 educators and up to 700 students.

General Job Function

The Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and facilitating professional development programs for participating kindergarten and first grade educators, providing in-classroom support, and creating informal learning activities for kindergarten and first grade students and model lessons for educators. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for building strong, meaningful relationships between program and school partners (administrators, educators, etc.), Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS) and CCM. The Program Coordinator will ensure that educators actively participate in the program, successfully integrate CCM’s resource with existing curricula, and effectively apply age-appropriate and engaging math pedagogy.

Principal Responsibilities

· Fully responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Playing with Numbers professional development program partnership to support educators and students of CICS teaching teams: ·

· Acts as a content expert on elementary mathematics and is intimately familiar with National Core Standards and Illinois Teaching and Learning Standards·

· Develops and implements a CCM professional development program that strengthens kindergarten and first grade teachers’ ability to deepen their understanding of math concepts and supports age-appropriate math learning and activities in their classrooms·

· Creates model lessons that augment CCM-aligned, CICS-adopted curricula through focused field trip activities and integrated resources and materials·

· Supports participating teachers through classroom observation, team collaboration, and in-classroom support·

· Oversees, facilitates, and manages program evaluation activities and information·

· Reviews and provides feedback on related CCM curriculum for professional development and student programs·

· Contributes to CCM’s overall Student and Educator Programming (SEP) efforts by developing, implementing and evaluating partnership program and workshops·

· Participates in SEP project and department meetings and maintains clear, consistent communication with partners and staff·

· Maintains program records and budgets for reporting purposes

Position Qualifications·

· Proven success in developing and facilitating educator professional development· Experience in project and program management·

· Experience working in urban school settings with diverse populations·

· Experience in differentiating instruction in a classroom or informal setting;·

· Experience in integrating math education in early elementary curricula·

· Strong ability to apply creativity and flexibility in learning situations; demonstrated problem-solving, decision-making and judgment·

· Ability to take initiative, work independently, meet deadlines, and handle multiple priorities and projects

· Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues· Outstanding and fluent writing skills·

· Proficient in Microsoft Office applications·

· Ability and willingness to work some nights and weekends required·

· Full compliance with mandatory background check·

· Complete access to a fully insured, licensed vehicle.

· Bilingual preferred

Minimum education requirement:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education, elementary, early childhood, or related field required; Mathematics endorsement or Master’s Degree preferred.·

· 3-5 years of experience leading or facilitating groups of adults required; at least 2 years of experience working with children in formal and/or informal learning environments; informal learning experience preferred

· Teaching certification in early elementary grades required

Physical Requirements of the Position:

· Must be able to lift program supplies, up to 50 lbs.

Hours: This is a part-time, grant-funded position. This is a temporary position lasting 10-months with possibility for renewal.

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Chicago Consortium- 5 Essesntial School Reports

A new website launched this morning that gives detailed information about teachers’ and students’ attitudes toward their school.

The five key areas are:

Instructional Leadership: Whether the principal has clear expectations for staff, understands how children learn, and helps plan instruction; whether the school uses a consistent curriculum across grade levels; whether teachers feel like they have influence on hiring, planning school spending and curriculum, and setting rules for students

Professional Capacity: Whether teachers feel responsible for helping each other and for helping students learn; whether teachers look forward to coming to work, and would recommend the school to parents.

Family and Community Ties: Whether parents are greeted warmly and invited to sit in on classes; whether teachers feel they trust people in the neighborhood, that neighbors know their students, and that it is safe for children to play outside.

Learning Climate: Whether students feel like their teachers pay attention to them and are willing to give them extra help; have high expectations; and trust their teachers.

Ambitious Instruction: Whether teachers have quality discussions with their students; whether students participate in key English, math and writing activities; and whether students say they understand their teachers’ expectations.

Program Improvement Professional Development Calendar

The Program Improvement Training Calendar for August-December 2011 is now available. In addition to training dates, the calendar contains registration links, training descriptions, and information on 'who should attend' each type of session.

Please note that the work of The Chicago Out-of-School Time Project is being continued by the Chicago Allies for Youth Success. For more information about the Chicago Allies, visit chicagoallies.org.