Justice Tuesday Coordinator

Title: Justice Tuesday Coordinator                                                               Classification: Non -Exempt

Reports to: Formation to Mission & Campus Ministry Director              Status: Part-Time, 10 Month

Hired by: Associate Head of Schools

 

School Description

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries; including 25 schools in the United States and Canada. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single gender classrooms but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. With a total enrollment of approximately 500 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Position Description

 

The part-time Justice Tuesday Coordinator (JTC) upholds the mission of Sacred Heart Schools, Sheridan Road as expressed in the Goals and Criteria and the mission statement. The JTC is accountable to the Formation to Mission & Campus Ministry Director and directly supports the Coordinator of Service Learning and Community Partnerships (CSL) in the coordination of the academic service-learning program with attention on the Middle School program. The primary focus of the JTC is the implementation of Justice Tuesday middle school service including the 6^th Grade Retreat. The JTC will provide additional support with other special projects for the service-learning program. In addition to the CSL, the JTC collaborates with the Director, Formation to Mission & Campus Ministry, the Head of Student Life, Division Heads, and faculty to support all service-learning programming and learning outcomes of the service learning experiences by integrating the projects into the current class curriculum.

 

Essential Duties include:

• Create a plan for each Justice Tuesday, in coordination with the CSL, with Community Partners.
• Coordinate schedules, logistics, and site arrangements.
• Coordinate chaperones with MS Head.
• Coordinate parent drivers POTH volunteers.
• Consult with Nurse to ensure student safety.
• Coordinate student assembly before service including prayer, directions, and dismissal for rides to sites.
• Serve as a chaperone at one of the service sites and supervise students.
• Monitor project implementation to ensure goals and expectations are met.
• Address student concerns and resolve issues that arise during service activities.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's degree/equivalent experience in education, social services, nonprofit management, or related field.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and online recordkeeping systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in education, social work, nonprofit management, public administration, or related field.
• Experience coordinating volunteer programs or service-learning initiatives.
• Experience supervising students in educational or community settings.
• CPR/First Aid certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to motivate and mentor students.
• Ability to build partnerships with diverse community organizations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards.

Work Schedule

• Part-time, approximately 15-20 hours/week. Tuesday mornings will be required from October through May.
• Some evening and occasional weekend hours may be requested for community events or service projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to service locations within the community.
• Ability to stand, walk, and supervise activities for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds as needed.

Pay Rate: $25.00/Hour

This is a part-time position and is not eligible for employer-sponsored benefits.

To Apply

Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) on the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover letter and resume.

 

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.