Summer Youth Instructor (High School Program)

Reports to: Youth Program Coordinator / Manager

Status:

Full-time, seasonal (6/17/24-8/2/24)

40 hours per week

Starting from $20/hour

Project: VISION is a nonprofit organization with a mission to help youth of Chicago’s Greater

Chinatown community achieve their full potential by providing them with tools for educational,

personal, and civic development. PV serves over 400 middle and High School youth each year

out of its two Chinatown youth centers as well as three local school-based sites. We are seeking

a Summer Youth Instructor to support the Chicagobility program and co-lead two cohorts of

25-35 High School students each (60 total).

Chicagobility is an art project-based learning program, with a focus on civic engagement.

Through project-based learning, youth will practice social-emotional skills, workforce skills, and

gain opportunities for career exploration. Also, the program theme will revolve around Asian

American history and culture of food. Students’ experience will culminate in creating their own

art project.

The ideal candidate will have a commitment to our mission, experience and passion for working

with young people, and willingness to be flexible and responsive to the needs of a growing

organization.

The primary responsibilities of the Instructor will include:

• Develop and facilitate engaging lessons on AAPI history, Chicago/Chinatown’s cultural

landscape, visual arts, adhering to the program’s curriculum and objectives

• Guide students through social-emotional learning techniques and interactive, hands-on

activities

• Collaborate with PV staff to develop and execute a community-focused project that

aligns with the program’s mission

• Support collection of program data and feedback from youth participants (e.g.

attendance, surveys, etc.)

• Assist in administrative duties that are related to the Chicagobility program

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Sciences, Art, or a related field OR at least 2 years

of relevant ongoing post-secondary education

• Prior teaching experience with middle or High School students (particularly in urban

settings)

• Capacity to lead field trips, coordinate with guest speakers, and manage project-based

learning activities

• Professional, organized, reliable, punctual, self-motivated and a team player
• Proven ability to develop and implement a lesson within a provided curriculum that

integrates diverse subjects such as art, history, and food studies

• Understand the relevant AAPI issues and have familiarity with Asian American popular

culture artists is preferred

• Proficiency in using technology and multimedia resources in the classroom
• Proactive communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with students,

staff, and community members

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to us via email at

careers@projectvisionchicago.org.