After School Comic Book Instructor

Position Title: Comic Book Instructor for Elev8 Extended Day

Wages: $15-$23 per hour, depending on experience

 

Position Description

Teach an 8-10 week comic book curriculum to students in grades 6th through 8th.   Promote a safe learning environment by using effective classroom management skills; mentoring the artistic and emotional growth of the students, maintaining communication with Program Manager and Program Director and creating a final project to present during the Showcase.

 

Responsibilities

·         Educate students by planning and developing Comic Book curriculum and submitting lesson plans according to Elev8 guidelines and expectations.

·         Tailor Comic Book curriculum by developing modifications for several levels of academic ability and previous achievement.

·         Facilitate lesson plans using a variety of techniques; including lectures, projects, audiovisual and public library resources, computers, and the internet.

·         Set up, maintain and break down classroom space.

·         Maintain order in the classroom by consulting students with behavioral problems and taking the appropriate disciplinary steps; seeking advice from other professionals where there appears to be evidence of learning disabilities, drug or alcohol abuse, problems of social adjustment, or child abuse.

·         Maintain safe, secure, and healthy educational environment by providing student support through monitoring halls, gym during recreation time, lunchroom, classrooms and sponsoring Elev8 activities by establishing, following, and enforcing Elev8 standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations. 

·         Keep Program Manager, Program Director and Data Coordinator informed by maintaining records of first aid, attendance, class performance and behavior; reporting on all elements of student development at end of day debriefs and instructor meetings, both regularly scheduled and as-needed.

·         Updates job knowledge and performance by attending instructor orientation and binder meeting, end of the day debriefs, midterm meeting, Showcase and end of session debrief/clean up day.

·         Responsible for reporting to work on time to maintain effective classroom structure.  You will be expected to work 4 hours a day, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as any meetings and all showcase rehearsals and the showcase event.

Qualifications and Application Requirements

Skills & Qualifications: 

Qualifications • Strong classroom management and conflict resolution skills • Knowledge of ComicLife and Gimp software • Self motivated and able to motivate others • Strong written, verbal, listening and presentation skills • Interest in working as part of an intergenerational team • Willingness to be open and respectful of all cultures • Willingness to strive for excellence in all areas • Exhibit positive behavior and attitude; model a mature and professional demeanor • Satisfactory drug and background check for criminal and child protective findings

To Apply: 

Send resume and references to: Elizabeth Vivas, Elev8 Program Manager Quad Communities Development Corporation/Reavis Elementary School 834 E. 50th Street Chicago, IL 60616 FAX 773. 535.1020 EMAIL evivas@qcdc.org