ABOUT OUR ORGANIZATION:

Future Cycle Breakers (FCB) is a 501c3 organization empowering youth to break the cycle of generational poverty by becoming bold leaders and entrepreneurs. Our programs provide an environment for fostering a positive mindset, and self-development with a focus on building confidence, exploring individual purpose, creating a safe space for sharing personal stories, developing connections with mentors and peers, valuing oneself, taking risks, and discovering unique strengths.

We are excited to be kicking off a new program in a local Chicago Heights Middle School and need exceptional youth leaders to join our team. Youth Development Program Leaders are specially trained as part of the FCB Program, and take the helm to guide their team of participants through a meaningful and exciting experience. All it takes is the passion to motivate and inspire the younger generation. Leaders are supplied with the necessary materials and support, often finding that what they gain from teaching far outweighs what they contribute.

Programming typically runs during after school hours and the summer months. Positions are available with paid training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Get to know and understand your co-leads to serve participating youth better.
• Have fun while serving as a role model for program participants.
• Review, prepare, and supervise weekly lessons (curriculum provided by Future Cycle Breakers)
• Collaborate with other FCB Program Leads (as applicable) for successful lesson delivery
• Facilitate communication with parents/guardians of program participants.
• Maintain appropriate communication (email, social media, or verbal communication) and physical boundaries with participants and staff.
• Adhere to proper mandating regarding any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the relevant authorities with the support of the leadership team.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Complete our Youth Development Program Leader registration application.
• Pass a state background check.
• Excellent team player with a positive attitude and the ability to connect and collaborate with others.
• Commit to the season’s summer schedule which is typically during summer months (6wks/ 4hr / Mon-Fri)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals in person and over the phone, applying tact and discretion as situations demand.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information and follow FCB Program guidelines.
• At least 1 year of experience working with School Age Children and youth.
• Ability to build effective, trusting relationships with young people and parents while appropriately engaging youth in the program.
• Two years- of experience working with vulnerable youth.

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Future Cycle Breakers is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Future Cycle Breakers makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.