Chicago HOPES for Kids 2025-2026 Program VISTA Coordinator
AmeriCorps - Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Chicago HOPES for Kids 2025-2026 Program VISTA Coordinator
4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At Chicago HOPES for Kids, we are committed to our children’s educational development and long-term empowerment through academic support, dedicated mentorship and basic needs services.With over a decade of service, we are the only organization in Chicago that provides educational and specialized support directly to children experiencing homelessness. We proudly serve more than 325 students and their families annually and look forward to many more years of collaboration with our community! Our program consists of three major components: homework help, individual literacy support and enrichment activities. Our curriculum is rooted in Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-informed practices allowing for a focus not just on individual academic needs, but providing a whole-child approach. Our programs are held 2-4 days a week for 2-3 hours at shelter sites and community spaces across Chicago. Programming runs on a semester basis year-round: Fall Programming begins in September and runs through mid-December. Winter/Spring programming begins in January and runs through the end of May. Summer programming begins June and runs through early August. All programs are coordinated out of our central office housed at 318 W. Adams St, Suite 600C, Chicago, IL 60606.
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Member Duties :
The VISTA Program Coordinator will: Assess and improve enrichment programming for K-5th and 6th-9th grade students; Assist the Program Manager and Administrator with researching and planning curriculum and enrichment activities; Collaborate with the Program Director and Program Manager to develop, differentiate, and coordinate materials for after school programming; Collaborate with Program Events VISTA in planning of individual site field trips and the HOPES annual zoo trip; Develop additional training, manuals, and resources for programs as needed; Help coordinate supplies for weekly programming; Curate individualized literacy materials for students
Program Benefits :
Living Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Stipend , Training , Relocation Allowance .
For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits .
Terms
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas
Community Outreach , Education , Homelessness , Children/Youth .
Skills
General Skills , Leadership , Writing/Editing , Teaching/Tutoring , Team Work , Youth Development , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Recruitment , Fine Arts/Crafts , Education .
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Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
Chicago HOPES for Kids 2025-2026 Program VISTA Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
08/25/2025 - 08/24/2026
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None
Program Locations
ILLINOIS Chicago
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 07/30/2025 To 07/31/2025
Contact
Kimberly King
318 W Adams St
Chicago IL 60606
312-690-4240
kim@chicagohopesforkids.org
www.chicagohopesforkids.org
Listing ID
127141 Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
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