Adult Literacy Instructor | Transform Reading & Confidence

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Mission-Driven Work

Job summary

ATS Institute of Technology is seeking a Literacy Instructor to provide individualized and classroom-based literacy instruction to adult learners needing support in reading comprehension and academic literacy. You will assess student abilities, create learning plans, teach foundational literacy skills, monitor progress, and help learners improve fluency, vocabulary, and confidence as independent learners.

Our benefits package supports well-being, professional development, and long-term success,

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 needs.
• Strong classroom facilitation, communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patient, supportive, and student-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Assess incoming students to identify reading, writing, and literacy skill levels.
• 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 and document student progress, provide meaningful feedback, and adjust instruction as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic support teams to help students achieve goals.

Skills

Reading instruction

Adult literacy

Differentiated instruction

Assessment & progress

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in Reading, Literacy, Education, or related field

Job description

ATS Institute of Technology is seeking a Literacy Instructor to provide individualized and classroom-based literacy instruction to adult learners needing support in reading comprehension and academic literacy. You will assess student abilities, create learning plans, teach foundational literacy skills, monitor progress, and help learners improve fluency, vocabulary, and confidence as independent learners.

Our benefits package supports well-being, professional development, and long-term success,