Smyth Administrative Assistant 14-15 - Full-time / Part-time

Smyth Administrative Assistant

Smyth’s Administrative Assistant will engage students in grades PK - 8.  Students will receive academic enrichment as well as social/emotional skill development and daily fitness activities.  

Students Ages 14-15:

Please Note - Only students who are 14 or 15 years old should apply to this job posting. 

Job Summary: 

The Chicago Public Schools utilizes temporary part-time seasonal support in school-based
positions. Duties are identified by the Out of School Time Coordinator following the application process.
Positions require reliable student workers who are able to provide support in areas as requested by
administrators. Each student staff is responsible for the effective implementation of OST programs and
activities in the areas of academic achievement and education, sports and physical activities, recreation,
mentoring, social emotional learning and technology. In addition, he/she shall assist the OST Coordinator in the
execution of other activities and programs as needed.

This student employee position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated [8 hours per week - 2 hrs/day for 4 days per week] for SY23-24.

The Smyth OST Student Administrative Assistant will complete duties such as the following:
● Collaborate with OST Leads to implement meaning programming for students PK-8
● Organize and maintain records for OST programs
● Submit attendance for OST programs 

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are preferred:
● Ability to apply critical thinking skills when faced with challenges in order to problem solve and arrive at
a solution
● Strong verbal and written communication skills
● Ability to collaborate with school staff and peer students as an active member of a team
● Proficient in the use of digital technology (ex: basic computers skills)
● Capable of maintaining professionalism in various situations
● Strong work ethic and drive to successfully complete assigned task

In order to qualify for this student worker position, candidates must be actively enrolled as a CPS student . A valid work permit will be required for students under the age of 16.