River City Community Development Center Mentor Chicago, IL · Full time Company website

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At R CITY, we bring together the best of our city to build a path for families to walk from cradle to career to the glory of God.

Serving one of Chicago's most violent police beats, our leaders invest hours, days, and years building trusted relationships to link our youth to a broader network of support. With the help of all, we provide educational and apprenticeship programming to bring our youth successfully into their calling.

Program(s): R CITY Youth Programs After School & Summer Program (Grades K-8)

Dreambuilders: K-4th grade

Peacebuilders: 5th-8th grade

Starting Pay Rate: $17.05, 30 hours/week

Possible Start Date: Monday, November 30th

Requirements: Ability to pass Chicago Public Schools background check. Complete required online training (5 hours) within 2 weeks of hiring 

Special interest in candidates with previous experience in youth programs, education, or coaching youth sports as well as individuals who are able to drive company vehicle for field trips and outings.

Employment type: 2026-27 School year, Extension possible by mutual agreement.

Schedule

• 30 hours weekly
• After School Program Hours: Monday-Friday 2 PM - 6:30 PM
• Summer Program Hours: Monday-Friday 9 AM- 3 PM
• Additional hours for evening or weekend field trips, family communication, staff meetings, team co-working time, trainings, etc.
• Evening and weekend activities and family communication hours are flexible.
• If more hours become available, more hours may be added by mutual agreement of both parties

Position Description: After School Mentor

• Mentor a small group of youth (8-10 students) to promote their social and academic growth which includes participation in after school programming and activities that support that goal. 
• Lead one Mentor Outing each month, taking 2-3 children on an extracurricular activity
• Cooperate with R CITY team to plan and produce excellent, safe, and reliable programming for after school and summer programs for students grades K-8.
• Plan and teach goal-based activities or lessons for a small group of students grades K-8 within after-school and summer programs. 
• Develop relationships with parents/guardians, teachers and school personnel for R CITY students in grades K-8, utilizing those relationships to promote their social and academic growth.
• Cooperate with R CITY team on whole-group aspects of after school programming, including but not limited to space preparation and cleanup, small group teaching, and enrichment time.
• Attend staff and organizational meetings and trainings as requested.
• Adhere to all R CITY, Chicago Public Schools, and Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority policies and procedures, as well as written and spoken guidelines and expectations.