CTD Temporary Summer Site Coordinator, PreK - Grade 5

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Site Coordinator

Summer Day Camps, PreK - Grade 5

Site Coordinators manage staff and resources to ensure high-quality instruction in the classroom and safety at their location. They oversee all on-site daily aspects of the program, including logistical and communication tasks before and after courses are in session. They function as the liaison between CTD administrators, host school staff, instructional staff and families.

Pay

• $30/hour

Locations and Dates

• Site Coordinators are expected to attend move in and training, and may be needed in person during move out.
• Evanston and Chicago: June 30 - August 8 (no programming July 4th)
  • Evanston and Chicago locations to be announced in 2025
• Post programming remote admin work and in-person move-out: August 11-15
• Required training dates:
  • In-person training at Northwestern University, Evanston Campus: June 26
  • Online synchronous training dates: TBA, May and June
  • Site move-in day: TBA, late June

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least 3 years teaching experience; master's degree in education or Type 75 certification preferred; experience with twice-exceptional students, a plus.
• First Aid training required.
• Instructional experience with acceleration, compacted curricula and high-ability students preferred.
• Team leadership or supervisory and instructional coaching experience preferred.
• Strength and mobility to supervise active children in classroom and on the playground, including the ability to run a short distance and lift a child weighing approximately 40 pounds.

General Responsibilities

• Supervise and support instructors, including managing substitute staff as necessary
• Supervise teaching assistants and an office assistant, including assigning duties.
• Assist with site staff training before the program begins; plan and lead weekly staff meetings while in session.
• Complete duties before and after the program, including but not limited to collecting and reviewing student evaluations while in session, and communicating with instructors, including up to 10 days after the program ends.
• Conduct classroom observations and provide feedback on instructional practice, rigor and classroom management according to program standards and expectations.
• Oversee all logistical aspects of the program including the indoor/outdoor building space, parking, technology and supplies.
• Plan and oversee student arrival and dismissal procedures, and lunch and recess (including supervision).
• Conduct staff meetings as needed and provide staff with updates and other communication to ensure smooth operation at the site.
• Manage student enrollment lists, health notes and attendance data using online tools in accordance with program confidentiality policies.
• Learn and implement CTD policies and procedures.
• Communicate with parents about logistics, academic and behavioral updates, or other parent questions.
• Uphold and promote the CTD Honor Code among staff and students.
• Follow all CTD rules and regulations concerning staff conduct and appropriate dress.
• Maintain a positive relationship with host school staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Center for Talent Development is accredited through Cognia by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI)

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