ESL/Civics Instructor (Independent Contractor)

Erie Neighborhood House; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Erie Neighborhood House is actively seeking a qualified ESL/Civics Instructor to join our Adult Education and Training team in Chicago. This independent contractor position requires preparing lesson plans, conducting classes, and maintaining student records.

Applicants must have prior experience in teaching ESL/Civics to adult populations, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. The instructor will need to commit fully to the session from July 6, 2026, to December 10, 2026. Equal employment opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching ESL and/or Civics to adult student populations.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage rigorous student compliance documentation and testing data.
• Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare comprehensive lesson plans and deliver ESL/Civics instruction tailored to Spanish speakers.
• Maintain daily student attendance sheets and track testing scores.
• Attend mandatory training sessions and teacher meetings.

Skills

Teaching ESL

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Job description

Erie Neighborhood House is seeking a dedicated and qualified ESL/Civics Instructor to join our Adult Education and Training team as an independent contractor for the upcoming FY27 session.

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion.

Position Responsibilities

Instruction & Lesson Management

• Curriculum Delivery: Prepare comprehensive lesson plans and deliver ESL/Civics instruction tailored to Spanish speakers, adult learners.
• Class Schedule: Conduct 3-hour classes according to assigned shifts. Classes are held Monday through Thursday during the following intervals:
• Morning Session: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
• Evening Session: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
• Attendance & Reliability: Maintain strict adherence to the teaching schedule. In the event of an unavoidable absence, the contractor must notify the Adult Education and Training Program Manager as soon as possible.

Administrative Compliance & Data Tracking

• Student Intake: Complete intake forms for every student enrolled in the assigned group(s).
• Attendance Tracking: Maintain daily student attendance sheets, ensuring student initials are collected for each day present.
• Testing & Assessment: Administer and record individual student Pre-test and Post-test score-sheets.
• Evaluations: Collect completed class evaluations from each participating student.
• Time Tracking: Submit accurate Instructor Time Sheets utilizing the format provided by Erie Neighborhood House.

Professional Development

Attend mandatory training sessions and teacher meetings as requested by the agency to further professional development.

Qualifications

• Prior experience teaching ESL and/or Civics to adult student populations.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage rigorous student compliance documentation and testing data.
• Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Ability to commit fully to the session dates (07/6/2026 – 12/10/2026) and the designated Monday–Thursday class times.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at [e-mail].

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.