Youth Program Leader

Join CASL as a Youth Program Leader and Make a Difference    Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of youth and families? Join CASL, where our mission is to support and empower children through safe, engaging, and enriching programs that foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and community connection.    Your Mission:    As a Youth Program Leader at CASL, you will lead high-quality, developmentally appropriate youth programming that supports the academic, social-emotional, and overall well-being of children and youth. This role ensures that youth programs are safe, engaging, compliant, and responsive to the needs of students and families, while fostering positive relationships, community connection, and opportunities for growth. Through thoughtful program planning, staff supervision, and family partnership, the Youth Program Leader advances CASL’s commitment to empowering youth and strengthening families.    About CASL:    Founded in 1978, CASL is the largest and most comprehensive community-based organization in the Midwest, with deep roots in serving Asian Americans and a commitment to welcoming all. With over 45 years of experience, CASL supports individuals and families across four essential areas: health, human services, education, and advocacy. From early learning and senior care to legal assistance, housing support, and citizenship services, CASL helps thousands of Chicago-area residents build healthy, stable, and empowered lives.    To hear about:    CASL's history, watch here  CASL's future, watch here    Make a Difference, and Get the Support You Deserve    Salary Range: $38,000 – $48,000/year | Full Benefits Package Included    We value your expertise and commitment, and we invest in both. From competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to a culture that puts people first, you’ll be supported while doing work that matters.    This role is based in Chinatown, Chicago, with a standard Monday–Friday schedule.    Scroll down for full details on salary, benefits, schedule and what it's like to be part of CASL.    What You’ll Impact    As a Youth Program Leader, you will provide meaningful, structured learning and enrichment experiences that support youth development across social, emotional, academic, and behavioral domains. You will create a nurturing and inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported, and motivated to grow, while identifying individual needs and connecting families to appropriate supports. Through your leadership, supervision of tutors and volunteers, and collaboration with parents and internal teams, you will help ensure program quality, compliance, and positive outcomes for youth served—directly contributing to CASL’s mission of building stronger, healthier communities.    In this role, you will also contribute to a culture grounded in our shared ways of working—demonstrating care, clarity, coordination, commitment, and continuous improvement in how you support clients and collaborate with others.