The UChicago Charter School’s North Kenwood/Oakland campus is named after and located at the juncture of the South Side neighborhoods of North Kenwood and Oakland, historic communities formed by African Americans and others seeking a better life, including high quality educational opportunities for their children. In 2008, North Kenwood/Oakland was honored as the recipient of the Illinois State Federation of Community Schools’ Dimon Distinguished Community Schools Award.

The University of Chicago Charter School Corporation expects our teachers and staff to enable each and every one of our students to learn and achieve at high levels. Learning is demanding intellectual work that depends on good instruction, comprehensive academic and social supports, and a school culture of high expectations—all of which is made possible by the best individual and collaborative efforts of our teachers and staff.

Position Summary:

This part-time position will provide supervision to IMPACT, our extended day after-school program at North Kenwood/Oakland Charter School.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•Provides supervision for small groups during the extended day program

•Collaborates with assigned Enrichment Instructors to support classroom management and maintain optimal student involvement

•Manages all aspects of the enrichment period

•Monitors and manages students during homework session, snack and dismissal

•Keeps accurate records - accident reports, behavioral concerns, student attendance, etc.

•Attends bi-weekly staff meetings

•Participates in extended day field trips when available

Position Qualifications:

•High School Diploma required. 1-2 years of college is preferred. Undergraduate students majoring in education are encouraged to apply.

•1-2 years experience working with elementary students in an urban public school setting and/or youth organization

•Collaborative, goal oriented, mission driven, accountable, responsible, self managed, motivated

•Excellent written and oral communication skills

•Ability to communicate and build respectful relationships with parents and caregivers

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law.  This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.