Erie House
Overview
Erie Neighborhood House is a progressive social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society. The READS Program Facilitator works full-time (32–40 hours per week) in partnership with Expanded Learning Programs. Their work directly impacts the Little Village Community. Responsibilities
• Facilitate daily READS activities and encourage student participation in an inclusive and safe classroom community. • Recruit and communicate with volunteer tutors, maintain an online volunteer recruitment presence, and provide daily lessons and attendance updates. • Plan lessons, parent workshops, special events like family reading nights, and maintain data and assessments that track student progress and family engagement. • Collaborate with colleges and universities to recruit volunteers and work closely with the Literacy Manager to support program goals. Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, or a related field (preferred). Obtain CPS Level 1 Volunteer Clearance upon hire. Ability to work well with a diverse group of learners, collaborate with the Erie 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. Spanish fluency is a plus. Schedule
Erie House values employee time off and self‑care. The position has a varied schedule ranging from 32 to 40 hours per week. During the school year, Monday through Thursday, 10:30 am‑5:30 pm, and Friday, 10:30‑2:30. During the summer, Monday through Thursday, 9‑4, and Friday, 10:30‑2:30. An estimated 11 weeks at 40 hours will be scheduled for student assessment and special events. Benefits
Hourly compensation: $21.50–$23.00 based on experience. Paid time off: 12 sick days per year, 3 personal days, paid birthday off, 8 paid holidays (including Juneteenth), paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Parental leave: two weeks of fully paid parental leave for eligible employees. Professional development: employer-sponsored learning programs, paid day off for personal and professional development, tuition assistance & debt relief program as budget allows. Wellness support: employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance; flexible spending accounts; 403b with employer match; employee assistance program; yoga, Zumba, and book club (when on‑site). Equal Opportunity Employer
Erie Neighborhood House is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.
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Erie Neighborhood House is a progressive social service agency serving the Chicago metropolitan area and dedicated to promoting a just and inclusive society. The READS Program Facilitator works full-time (32–40 hours per week) in partnership with Expanded Learning Programs. Their work directly impacts the Little Village Community. Responsibilities
• Facilitate daily READS activities and encourage student participation in an inclusive and safe classroom community. • Recruit and communicate with volunteer tutors, maintain an online volunteer recruitment presence, and provide daily lessons and attendance updates. • Plan lessons, parent workshops, special events like family reading nights, and maintain data and assessments that track student progress and family engagement. • Collaborate with colleges and universities to recruit volunteers and work closely with the Literacy Manager to support program goals. Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in Education, Youth Development, or a related field (preferred). Obtain CPS Level 1 Volunteer Clearance upon hire. Ability to work well with a diverse group of learners, collaborate with the Erie 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. Spanish fluency is a plus. Schedule
Erie House values employee time off and self‑care. The position has a varied schedule ranging from 32 to 40 hours per week. During the school year, Monday through Thursday, 10:30 am‑5:30 pm, and Friday, 10:30‑2:30. During the summer, Monday through Thursday, 9‑4, and Friday, 10:30‑2:30. An estimated 11 weeks at 40 hours will be scheduled for student assessment and special events. Benefits
Hourly compensation: $21.50–$23.00 based on experience. Paid time off: 12 sick days per year, 3 personal days, paid birthday off, 8 paid holidays (including Juneteenth), paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day. Parental leave: two weeks of fully paid parental leave for eligible employees. Professional development: employer-sponsored learning programs, paid day off for personal and professional development, tuition assistance & debt relief program as budget allows. Wellness support: employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance; flexible spending accounts; 403b with employer match; employee assistance program; yoga, Zumba, and book club (when on‑site). Equal Opportunity Employer
Erie Neighborhood House is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.
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