Newspaper Club Sponsor (.5 FTE)

Newspaper Club Sponsor (.5 FTE) Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 - 4.0 Yorkville, IL Job Details $2,236 - $3,746 a week 1 day ago

Qualifications Management Full Job Description JobID:

9433

Position Type:

Athletics/Activities/Activity Sponsor Date Posted:

5/18/2026

Location:

Yorkville High School Date Available:

08/10/2026

Closing Date:

When Filled District:

Yorkville Community School District 115 Yorkville High School has an opening for a Newspaper Club Sponsor (.5 FTE) for the 2026-2027 School Year.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION / POSITION SUMMARY

Co-Curricular Sponsor:

The Journalism/Newspaper Club Sponsor is responsible for directing and coordinating the journalism club. The Sponsor will supervise students in planning and executing events throughout the year and will organize approved fundraisers throughout the year in order to meet the needs of the club's expenses as applicable. Assist students in creating pieces to be used for SPC conference meet Prepare students for IHSA competition Works within the given budget and keeps accurate records of the monies used and received Follows fundraising procedures to District policies Recruits student participants each school year Requests room space for meetings and events Manages and supervises the use of facilities during activities and events Confirms the security of the facilities Promotes and publicizes club meetings and events Maintains positive relationships with students and interacts with students and adults in a respectful manner Collaborates with administration to maintain the vision of the Strategic Goals and purpose of the club/activity Uses appropriate channels to resolve concerns and problems Completes all training and certification required by the District Maintains field trip requests, as applicable Makes transportation requests a minimum of 20 days in advance Communicates all student achievements and accomplishments within the program to the activity director in a timely fashion so that they can be highlighted in parent/staff and student communication. Other duties as required.

SKILLS:

Ability to manage and inspire high school students with varying levels of experience. Organizational skills and initiative for working with minimal direct supervision. Proven ability to manage a production calendar and meet hard deadlines. Must show evidence of strong leadership and organizational skills.

KNOWLEDGE

Previous successful experience in sponsorship/mentoring preferred. Substantial knowledge in the area of student support, as well as familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols.

ABILITY:

Establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with all stakeholders to be flexible and change as needed. Previous Experience in Journalism is Preferred Please send a Letter of Interest to Luke Engelhardt at

Stipend Range:

$2,236 - $3,746 / DOQ - (This will be prorated to a .5 FTE) This position is part of the Yorkville CBA, linked below https://resources.finalsite.net/images/v1719490100/y115org/zj8dtrteasxz7ty5kyzd/Copyof2022-2026YEACBA1.pdf?