Adult Literacy Instructor: Personalized Reading Coach

ATS Institute of Technology; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Mission-driven work

Job summary

ATS Institute of Technology in Chicago seeks a Literacy Instructor to provide individualized and classroom-based instruction to adult learners who need support in reading comprehension and academic literacy.

The role involves assessing student abilities, developing tailored learning plans, teaching foundational skills, monitoring progress, and collaborating with faculty to help students achieve educational and career goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Reading, Literacy, Education, or a closely related field.
• Experience teaching reading or literacy to adult learners, college students, or students needing additional academic support.
• Knowledge of literacy assessment, differentiated instruction, and individualized lesson planning.
• Ability to evaluate student progress and modify instructional strategies based on individual needs.
• Strong classroom facilitation, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, supportive, and student-focused approach to help learners achieve measurable progress.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming students to identify reading, writing, and literacy skill levels and growth areas.
• Develop and deliver engaging, individualized lessons tailored to adult learners.
• Teach foundational literacy skills, including vocabulary, sentence structure, reading comprehension, fluency, and critical reading.
• Provide individual and small-group support to students requiring additional assistance.
• Integrate digital literacy and appropriate technology tools into instruction.
• Monitor progress, provide meaningful feedback, and adjust instruction based on demonstrated needs.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic support teams to help students strengthen the skills needed to achieve their educational and career goals.

Skills

adult education

reading instruction

assessment & progress

differentiated instruction

communication

Education

Master's degree in Reading/Literacy/Education

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

ATS Institute of Technology in Chicago seeks a Literacy Instructor to provide individualized and classroom-based instruction to adult learners who need support in reading comprehension and academic literacy.

The role involves assessing student abilities, developing tailored learning plans, teaching foundational skills, monitoring progress, and collaborating with faculty to help students achieve educational and career goals.