Chicago Title I Secondary English Language Arts Instructor

Proximity Learning; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

Proximity Learning in Chicago is seeking a dedicated part-time or full-time instructor to work with high school students (grades 9-12) in small groups, focusing on English Language Arts and SAT prep. The role emphasizes closing achievement gaps, building a strong foundation, and serving as a valued classroom resource.

Candidates should be enthusiastic, reliable, and patient, with 3-4 years of college coursework and at least one year of classroom teaching or tutoring experience.

Qualifications

• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• 3-4 years of college/university coursework.
• COVID-19 vaccination required.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental instruction to small groups of students struggling with English Language Arts.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with Title I ELA curriculum.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to align instruction with student development in ELA and SAT prep.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment to motivate attendance.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Complete compliance forms and adhere to Title I guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain accurate PLI record keeping and documentation.
• Communicate progress with PLI management, Title I coordinator, school staff, and parents.

Skills

Fluency in English

Education

College coursework (3-4 years)

Job description

Summary

Proximity Learning provides free supplemental programming to students from our Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, and Independent Chicago Area Schools. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about children, enthusiastic, reliable, respectful, and patient while working with our students. This role will work with high school (grades 9-12) students in small groups, focusing on closing the English Language Arts achievement gap and building a stronger foundation. The instructor will also work with classes that address SAT Prep for a few weeks during the school year. Candidates must be able to multitask and show initiative. This position is highly regarded in the school and requires someone with the flexibility and personality to work as a classroom instructor and a valued resource person.

What You Will Be Doing

• Provide supplemental instruction to small groups of students struggling with English Language Arts in a pull-out classroom setting.
• Develop lesson plans based on the Title I English Language Arts curriculum.
• Collaborate and communicate with the student’s classroom teachers to align instruction to support students’ development in English Language Arts and extend classroom instruction.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment to motivate student attendance.
• Continuously monitor students' progress, formally and informally, to adjust instruction and grouping.
• Understand the need to complete the compliance forms required and adhere to Title I guidelines and requirements.
• Understand the need for maintaining accurate PLI record keeping and documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate with PLI management, Title I coordinator, school staff, and parents on student progress.

Job Type: Part-time or Full-time (depending on years of experience)

Starting Pay Range: $30/hr.

Schedule: 7.5-hour shift, Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Basic Requirements

• COVID-19 vaccination
• Chicago, IL 60634: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• 3-4 years of education at the college or university level
• At least one year experience as a classroom teacher, tutor, or as a resource personnel
• Fluency in written and spoken English

A candidate’s hiring is contingent upon completing and passing a national criminal background check (as required by school districts and the Departments of Education) that may include fingerprinting, employment verification, and education verification.