Community Literacy Assistant

Erie Neighborhood House, a progressive social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society, is seeking a 30 hour a week part-time Program Assistant for Community Literacy Program. Work time is Monday through Friday between 9 am and 5pm. This job requires a flexible schedule with some evening hours.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in matching volunteer tutors with adult learners based on their schedules
• Work collaboratively with other site programs and staff.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• In coordination with volunteer tutors and staff compile and submit weekly attendance and syllabi in required databases.
• In coordination with volunteer tutors and staff submit all intake, workforce, testing and student goals information in required databases.
• Ensure volunteer tutors follow up with students with poor attendance on a weekly basis, assist with calls when necessary.
• Work with Transition Specialist on dismals and reenrollment of students within the fiscal year.
• Assist the Program Coordinator with planning and implementing, registration and testing.
• Manage the waitlist for tutoring sessions to ensure maximum enrollment with support of the Receptionist.
• Participate in regular Erie Neighborhood House staff meetings, curriculum meetings, and events

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field preferred, and a minimum of two years experience working with ESL students preferred.  
• Ability to work well with a diverse group of adult learners, collaborate with the teaching team and volunteer tutors, and perform program administrative duties.
• Commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the assets and challenges of a diverse group of adult learners. 
• English/Spanish proficiency required 

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS:

• Compensation of  $17-20, 30 hours / week  
• Work/life integration 
  • Generous paid time off  

(examples below for full-time employment) 

• 12 accrued sick days per year
• 3 personal days
• Paid birthday off
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• In addition to the above paid holidays, paid week off between  Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day 
• Vacation 
  • Year 1 = 8 days 
  • Year 2 = 13 days 
  • Year 3 + = 20 days 
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
• Two weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
• Professional Development 
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development  
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support 
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision, and dependent care
  • 403b with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Yoga, Zumba, and Book Club, when onsite

Union / Non-Exempt 

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.
 

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MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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RECOGNIZED BY DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE; 

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