English Teacher

Leading Solutions, LLC; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Solutions, LLC seeks an English Teacher for the US Navy Recruit Training Command in Great Lakes, IL. The role delivers Navy‑approved curriculum to recruits in a 1:30 classroom ratio and focuses on English concepts linked to ASVAB preparation, helping recruits qualify for enlistment and job placement.

You will transition from traditional classrooms to a mission‑driven setting, guiding students with strong instructional skills, adaptability, and motivation while maintaining work‑life

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English Language Arts or related field.
• Experience teaching middle school or higher.
• Ability to obtain Secret Clearance and meet Navy requirements.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Strong instructional and engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach the FSPC curriculum: including a predetermined set of vocabulary words, Greek and Latin root words, reading comprehension, and test-taking skills.
• Maintain an orderly and professional atmosphere.
• Navigate Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Stand for two to three-hour instructional blocks.
• Manage thirty-minute study hall/tutor time.

Skills

Teaching English

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Secret Clearance

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's degree in English Language Arts

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Job description

English Teacher – US Navy Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL

The Future Sailor Preparatory Course (FSPC) is a specialized program designed to provide recruits with essential academic skills targeting English concepts that directly relate to the ASVAB, the military’s standardized test. This assesses qualifications for enlistment, eligibility for specific jobs, and guides placement in various military training programs.

This role offers educators the chance to transition from a traditional classroom setting into one that is mission‑driven, supports recruits, and prepares patriots. Your impact will resonate long after they complete their training, and your guidance will directly affect the trajectory of their Naval career.

Teaching English in a military environment requires strong instructional skills, the ability to adapt, motivate, and engage individuals without taking anything home, thus gaining back your work life balance.

The English instructor position focuses on delivering Navy approved curriculum in a 1:30 classroom ratio.

Responsibilities

• Teach the FSPC curriculum: including a predetermined set of vocabulary words, Greek and Latin root words, reading comprehension, and test‑taking skills.
• Maintain an orderly and professional atmosphere.
• Navigate Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Teams.
• Stand for two to three‑hour instructional blocks.
• Manage thirty‑minute study hall/tutor time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English Language Arts or related fields.
• Classroom experience teaching middle school or higher.
• Ability to deliver content effectively, efficiently, and with fidelity.
• Interpersonal skills, resilience, and organization.
• Ability to complete Navy‑specific training modules on the job.
• Able to obtain and maintain Secret Clearance.
• Read, write, and speak fluent English.
• Accept and use feedback professionally.

Other Qualifications

• Frequent use of hands and arms; prolonged sitting may be required.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to interpret instructions involving multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Leading Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.