CTD Temporary Summer Assistant Site Coordinator, PreK - Grade 5

Department: Temp Center
Salary/Grade: TMP/01

Assistant Site Coordinator

Summer Day Camps, PreK - Grade 5

Job Summary:

The Assistant Site Coordinator manages staff and resources to ensure safety and high-quality instruction at their site location. They assist in the oversight of all on-site aspects of the program, including logistical and communication tasks before and after courses are in session. They function as the secondary point of contact between CTD administrators, host school staff, instructional staff and families.

Pay

• $25/hour
• ~40 hours per week during session
• 10-20 hours per week during pre- and post-session weeks

Locations and Dates

• Assistant Site Coordinators are expected to attend move in and training and may need to be present during move out.
• Additional pre- and post-session work is also needed during the weeks before and after course dates. Pre-session hours (Approx 20 hours) will have a mix of on-site and remote hours. Post-session will be remote hours.
• Evanston and Chicago: June 29 - August 7
  • Evanston and Chicago locations to be announced in 2026
• Pre-programming admin work and move-in day: June 22nd-26th
• Post programming remote admin work and in-person move-out: August 10-14 a must; August 17-21 for final loose ends preferred.
• Required training dates:
  • In-person training at Northwestern University, Evanston Campus: June 25
  • Online synchronous training dates: TBA, May and June

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in education or related field and at least 3 years teaching experience, experience with twice-exceptional students, a plus.
• Instructional experience with acceleration, compacted curricula, and high-ability students 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 30-40 pounds.
• Experience coaching or mentoring teachers preferred.
• First Aid training preferred

General Responsibilities

• Manage teaching assistants and an office manager under direction of Site Coordinator.
• Carry out classroom observations and provide support and feedback to instructional staff under the direction of Site Coordinator.
• Work closely with Site Coordinator to oversee all logistical aspects of the program including building space, weekly staff trainings, parking, outdoor space and supplies.
• Help to plan and oversee student arrival and dismissal procedures, and lunch and recess supervision.
• Learn and implement CTD Policies and Procedures.
• Uphold and promote the CTD Honor Code among staff and students.
• Communicate and enforce all CTD policies concerning staff conduct and appropriate dress.
• Assume program-related responsibilities as requested by CTD administrative staff, including but not limited to student evaluation review, during and after the program.
• Under the guidance of program staff and the Site Coordinator, communicate with families about logistics, academic and behavioral updates, or other parent questions.
• 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)

As per Northwestern University policy, this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.

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