Youth Education & Enrichment Specialist — AmeriCorps

Job overview

The Youth Education & Enrichment Specialist — AmeriCorps role is onsite in Carpentersville, IL; the posting lists service stipends from $7,555.17 to $20,400 per year depending on the service-hour option, plus an education award upon successful completion. Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northwest Suburbs offers a year-long service opportunity focused on enriching the lives of youth and teens in the community. The specialist develops and facilitates educational and enrichment programs that promote academic success, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Through group activities, homework help, project-based learning, and supportive relationships, the role helps youth build skills, confidence, and engagement in school and Club activities.

What you'll do

• Design, plan, and facilitate educational and enrichment programs
• lead group activities, homework help, and project-based learning
• implement strategies to increase academic engagement and attendance among youth ages 7–18
• facilitate hands-on, age-appropriate High-Yield Learning Activities aligned with academic standards
• encourage curiosity, creativity, critical thinking, problem-solving, and youth voice
• track attendance and program participation
• build positive relationships
• collaborate with Club staff
• maintain program records
• and keep the learning environment safe and organized.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

youth education & enrichment specialist

americorps

youth development

academic engagement

homework help

project-based learning

ages 7–18

carpentersville il

boys & girls clubs of the northwest suburbs

1,700-hour service option

education award

evenings and weekends

$7,555.17–$20,400 stipend

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Service-hour options include stipends of $20,400, $13,760.69, $10,073.58, or $7,555.17 and education awards of $7,395, $5,176.50, $3,697.50, or $2,817.14, respectively, upon successful completion
• amounts are subject to program requirements and guidelines.

Why this role

AmeriCorps service options include 1,700, 1,200, 900, and 675 hours, with corresponding stipends and education awards upon successful completion. The posting requires a high school diploma or equivalent and availability for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.

About the employer

Boys and Girls Club of the Northwest Suburbs is hiring for this role. Industry: Civic and Social Organizations. Sector: 81.