Are you passionate about education and eager to make a positive impact in people’s lives? We’re looking for an enthusiastic Instructor to join our team and deliver meaningful instruction in alignment with our organization’s guidelines. This role offers the opportunity to teach in various settings, from classrooms to program participants’ homes, and to work with classes, small groups, or… individuals. As part of your responsibilities, you may be required to remain on-site during break and meal periods in residential programs. Your individual goals and workload will be defined through the development of annual Success Objectives, providing a clear path for your professional growth and impact.
If you are a dedicated educator motivated to make a difference, we encourage you to apply and join us in empowering our community through education.
Why You Should Join Us
Make a Difference: Play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their educational and career goals.
Collaborative Environment: Work with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to our mission and vision.
Flexible Work Arrangements: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
Professional Growth: Access professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
Our Benefits Include
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with matching contributions
Paid maternity and paternity leave
Commuter benefits
Student loan and tuition assistance
Disability insurance
Key Responsibilities
Instruction: Deliver high-quality instruction and adapt curriculum to meet the needs of participants and program objectives. Take the lead in team teaching settings.
Participant Recruitment & Assessment: Develop and implement recruitment strategies, conduct participant assessments and intake procedures, and maintain strong relationships with service providers and recruitment sources.
Progress Monitoring: Track and record individual and group progress, compile data, and prepare reports as needed.
Resource Management: Manage and maintain instructional materials and resources, providing financial assistance to participants as needed under program guidelines.
Team Collaboration: Actively participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and other organizational activities. Lead meetings in the absence of a supervisor when required.
Instructional Expertise: Demonstrate thorough knowledge of instructional theory and techniques, effectively managing the workload as per departmental and organizational standards.
Additional duties may be assigned as needed.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree: Required in education or a related field.
Experience: At least 3 years in a service provision role.
Preferred Skills & Abilities
Fluency in a second language may be required depending on funding or regulatory needs.
Work Arrangement
This role offers a hybrid or remote work arrangement, with the expectation of attending in-person meetings as needed. Regular in-person meetings may be required.
Work Environment
Noise levels are typically moderate.
Our program sites are located throughout the Chicago area, including the North and South sides and surrounding suburbs. You may be required to work at different locations temporarily or permanently.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, and use hands to operate equipment.
Must be able to stoop, kneel, crawl, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Must have the ability to provide physical restraint if needed.
Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and making all hiring and employment decisions without regard to race, creed, color, age, gender, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.
Employment Type: Full-Time
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