Chicago Title I Secondary English Language Arts Instructor

Proximity Learning, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Proximity Learning seeks an English Language Arts Instructor in Chicago to support high school students, focusing on improving literacy and preparing them for the SAT. The ideal candidate is enthusiastic, patient, and has teaching experience. This part-time or full-time role includes creating lesson plans and maintaining student records.

Qualifications

• Passionate about children and education.
• Experience as a classroom teacher or tutor.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental instruction to small groups.
• Develop lesson plans aligned with Title I curriculum.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to support student development.

Skills

Patience

Enthusiasm

Reliability

Flexibility

Multitasking

Education

3-4 years of education at the college or university level

Job description

Chicago Title I Secondary English Language Arts Instructor

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Chicago Title I Secondary English Language Arts Instructor

Join to apply for the Chicago Title I Secondary English Language Arts Instructor role at Proximity Learning, Inc.

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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  E-Learning Providers

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