Spark After School Program Mentor

Job Description

Job Description

The Community House Spark After School Program proudly serves students in Kindergarten through 8th grade from CCSD 180, providing a safe, engaging, and enriching environment after the school day ends. Located in Unincorporated DuPage County, Spark is dedicated to supporting local families by offering homework assistance, hands-on enrichment activities, recreation, social-emotional learning, and opportunities for children to build friendships and confidence. Our program is committed to helping every child learn, grow, and thrive while creating meaningful connections within the community we proudly serve.

$16.75 - $17.25 hourly

• Guide students through engaging enrichment activities that foster creativity and curiosity.

• Provide personalized homework support, ensuring each child understands and completes their assignments

• Create a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child feels valued and supported.

• Encourage positive peer interactions and help students build lasting friendships.

• Collaborate with fellow mentors to design and implement innovative program activities.

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians to share student progress and achievements.

• Experience in working with children in an educational or recreational setting.
• Ability to create and maintain a positive, inclusive environment for diverse groups of students.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and fellow mentors.
• Proven track record of fostering creativity and curiosity through engaging activities.
• Ability to provide personalized homework support, ensuring comprehension and completion.
• Experience in collaborating with a team to design and implement innovative programs.
• Commitment to encouraging positive peer interactions and building lasting friendships among students.

The Community House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Hinsdale, Illinois, serving surrounding communities since 1941. We enrich the lives of thousands of children, families, adults, and seniors by providing high-quality recreation, athletics, arts and culture, education, counseling, volunteer opportunities, and community connections.

For more than 80 years, we have remained committed to strengthening our community by creating opportunities that support social, emotional, and physical well-being. Guided by generations of dedicated leaders, staff, volunteers, and supporters, The Community House continues to be a trusted gathering place where people of all ages can learn, grow, connect, and thrive. Our impact is made possible through the generosity of our community and a shared commitment to improving quality of life for all.