Enrichment Educator
Position Overview: As an Enrichment Educator, you will facilitate youth education programs designed to unlock social and emotional learning (SEL) and drive lifelong impact in students from preschool to graduation. You will bring this vision to life by delivering SEL-based programming in PK-12 classrooms throughout Chicago.
About The Brainchild Collective: The Brainchild Collective delivers programming across various disciplines steeped in social and emotional learning, including:
- Art
- Dance
- Theater
- Improv Comedy
- Career Development for Teens and Pre-Teens
As an Enrichment Educator, you will have the opportunity to educate students in any or all of the disciplines offered by The Brainchild Collective.
Job Details and Expectations
Who We Are
The Brainchild Collective (TBC) is committed to being a trauma-informed and trauma-responsive organization. We provide consistent and emotionally supportive classroom engagement to form enriching relationships with our students. Our educators are expected to commit fully to their students through consistent attendance and by ensuring qualified substitutes when unable to teach.
What You Will Do
- Program Leadership:
- Lead and complete assigned programs, ensuring substitute needs are met from TBC’s sub pool.
- Program commitments range from a few hours to 20+ hours a week based on availability.
- Classroom Instruction:
- Deliver TBC’s in-school, after-school, and professional development programming in at least one discipline: Art, Dance, Leadership Development, Theater, or Improv Comedy.
- Understand and apply learning standards, instructional practices, and SEL assessment metrics.
- Promote SEL to foster empathy and equity in students.
- Implement inclusive instructional practices.
- Prepare students for end-of-session showcases and other culminating events if the program requires so.
- Ensure consistent attendance and commitment throughout the program duration.
- Program Assessment:
- Track student attendance consistently.
- Evaluate student engagement through surveys: Start of Program Survey, Middle of Program Survey, and End of Program Survey. Communicate findings with the TBC administrative team to address areas of success, concern, and improvement.
- Assess your own experience using the “Educator End of Program Survey.”
- Community Engagement:
- Maintain a presence and professionalism at school family nights and community events.
- Build relationships with fellow enrichment educators and the larger youth development ecosystem.
What We Are Looking For
- At least one year of teaching experience or experience working with youth.
- Ability to lead an inclusive, engaging learning experience.
- Passion for building relationships with young people and fostering joy through learning.
- Commitment to social and emotional learning and Anti-Racist Teaching Practices.
- Interest in social change and creating equitable classrooms.
- Problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the ability to thrive in ambiguity.
- Applicants with a car are preferred but not required.
Benefits as a Contractor
- Freedom to accept or decline individual programs based on availability.
- Compensation between $35-$50 per class hour, aligned with experience.
- Competitive stipends for curriculum planning and travel.
TBC values diversity of perspective and experiences. LGBTQIA folks, disabled people, and BIPOC are encouraged to apply.
Apply here.
