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Teacher (2 Full Time positions)

Location: (1) Centro Nuestro & Taylor

Job Purpose: Perform functions to develop classroom plans, supervise classroom activities and general development of children in a preschool teaching environment, reflecting the Head Start standards and the CYC educational plan.

Requirements: BA degree in early childhood education. 2-3 years of related experience (preferred). Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Outlook). Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Must possess leadership skills.

Outreach Worker (1 Full Time position)

Location: ABC Polk Bros.

Job Purpose: To provide outreach, support, resources, and referrals to referred DCFS youth and foster families toward the goal of stabilizing placements and assisting youth in the achievement of educational goals; network and interface with assigned POS foster care agency and Caseworker to ensure coordination of educational and developmental programs and services with the child’s service plan.

Requirements: Baccalaureate Degree in Human Services or related field; Master’s preferred. Two (2) years related experience in outreach, casework, or crisis intervention work. Demonstrated ability to successfully engage and work with hard-to-reach youth. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Computer expertise (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.). Candidate must have reliable personal transportation and minimum vehicle insurance coverage; must be able to pass DMV background check. Candidate must be able to pass a background check and meet the hiring criteria. Energetic and outgoing personality. Please forward cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Program Director (1 Full Time position)

Location: Elliott Donnelley

Job Purpose: To direct and manage effective child welfare and/or juvenile justice programs in collaboration with CYC centers, external partners, community stakeholders, and state funding agencies.

Requirements: Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field required; clinical licensure (LCSW or LCPC) preferred. Minimum of five (5) years experience in Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice or related human service field. Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory or management experience. Effective communication skills (verbal and written). Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.). Energetic and outgoing personality. Please send cover letter and resume to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Youth Worker Associate (2 Part Time positions)

Locations: (2) EDYC and (1) Westcott

Job Purpose: Within centers/sites, camp, and external locations, performs functions to coordinate and implement out-of-school time youth development activities; working with the program team under general direction of a Youth Worker and supervision of a Center Director, plans and implements daily lessons and activities for assigned after school group in the context of CYC’s Positive Youth Development program framework.

Requirements: Associate’s Degree or equivalent in Youth Development or related field, with a minimum of six semester hours in Child Development, Elementary Education, Physical Education, Recreation, Camping or other related field. Associate’s Degree Equivalency: 30+ semester hours of college credit plus 2 years of experience in youth development or a related field (six hours of which must be in a field related to youth development as noted above),

Or

6 – 30 semester hours of college credit plus 3 years of experience in youth development or a related field (six hours of which must be in a field related to youth development as noted above). Advancing Youth Development Certificate (may acquire at first opportunity). One year related work experience. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with children in the field of youth development. Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Computer expertise (MS Word, Excel, Access, etc.). Energetic and outgoing personality. The work hours: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM or 3:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Master Teacher (1 Full Time position)

Location: (1) ABC Polk Bros.,

Job Purpose: Perform functions to develop classroom plans, supervise classroom activities and general development of children in a preschool teaching environment, reflecting the Head Start standards and the CYC educational plan.

Requirements: BA degree in early childhood education. Type 04 Certification. 2-3 years of related experience (preferred). Computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel and Outlook). Strong communication skills (verbal and written). Must possess leadership skills.