Oak Park and River Forest High School
Spoken Word Assistant Coach
Oak Park and River Forest High School, Oak Park, Illinois, us, 60303
Position Type:
Student Activities/Coach/Club Sponsor
Date Posted: 8/27/2025
Location: Oak Park and River Forest High School
Date Available: As soon as possible.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Job Title:
Spoken Word - Assistant Coach Reports to:
Student Activities Director Terms and Conditions:
Part-time, 1-2 hours per week Salary and Benefits:
Per Faculty Senate contract - level 5 stipend, $3,730.67 at entry level based on FTE. Please click here for more information regarding salary and benefits.
Job Summary: This club is a venue for students who enjoy writing and performing their own poetry. Meeting time is spent on a variety of activities, ranging from open mics to collaborative writing to guest poet readings to writing and performance workshops. The Club holds performance showcases three times a year when students share their original work. Student writings from these performances are compiled in "chapbooks" commemorating the events. The Club also sponsors a team to compete in the Chicagoland Teen Poetry Slam each spring.
Qualifications: Experience leading or teaching students specifically with Spoken Word. Ability to recruit and maintain diverse membership Ability to meet sponsor expectations as stated in Student Activities Sponsor Handbook. Organized and have positive attitude. Collaborative. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
4-5 Hours per week Oversee students at all meetings Organize and advertise club events and fundraisers Attend Sponsor Meetings and meet expectations given by the Student Activities Director
Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 (OPRF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of OPRF to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. OPRF ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. OPRF has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certificated employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing an application for this opening should contact the office of the Director of Human Resources. ?
Date Posted: 8/27/2025
Location: Oak Park and River Forest High School
Date Available: As soon as possible.
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Job Title:
Spoken Word - Assistant Coach Reports to:
Student Activities Director Terms and Conditions:
Part-time, 1-2 hours per week Salary and Benefits:
Per Faculty Senate contract - level 5 stipend, $3,730.67 at entry level based on FTE. Please click here for more information regarding salary and benefits.
Job Summary: This club is a venue for students who enjoy writing and performing their own poetry. Meeting time is spent on a variety of activities, ranging from open mics to collaborative writing to guest poet readings to writing and performance workshops. The Club holds performance showcases three times a year when students share their original work. Student writings from these performances are compiled in "chapbooks" commemorating the events. The Club also sponsors a team to compete in the Chicagoland Teen Poetry Slam each spring.
Qualifications: Experience leading or teaching students specifically with Spoken Word. Ability to recruit and maintain diverse membership Ability to meet sponsor expectations as stated in Student Activities Sponsor Handbook. Organized and have positive attitude. Collaborative. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
4-5 Hours per week Oversee students at all meetings Organize and advertise club events and fundraisers Attend Sponsor Meetings and meet expectations given by the Student Activities Director
Oak Park & River Forest High School District 200 (OPRF) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and practice of OPRF to decide all matters relating to employment solely on the basis of the applicant's ability to perform the essential functions of the position. OPRF ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, or handicap. OPRF has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certificated employees. Any individual needing assistance in completing an application for this opening should contact the office of the Director of Human Resources. ?