High School Teacher - Math

Pathways in Education - Illinois, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holiday and sick time

Medical, vision and dental coverage

401k plan with employer match

Experiential learning trips

Job summary

Pathways In Education - Illinois, Inc. in Chicago seeks a full‑time Small Group Instructor specialized in Math to deliver differentiated, data‑driven instruction to 15–20 students daily within a blended learning model.

You will use Common Core-aligned lessons, provide test prep support, maintain attendance and grade records, and collaborate with families, staff, and administrators to promote college and career readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum BA/BS Illinois Type 09 Teaching Credential in Math (grades 9-12).
• Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students.
• Experience with educational technology or online teaching preferred.
• Strong math content knowledge and data-driven instruction.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lesson plan‑based instruction to ~15-20 students daily.
• Use data-driven instruction to guide teaching.
• Maintain attendance, grade, and retention records.
• Participate in school events and professional meetings.
• Assist with state mandated testing and audits.

Skills

Teaching

Mathematics

Educational technology

Communication

Independent work

Education

BA/BS Illinois Type 09 Teaching Credential in Math (9-12)

Tools

MS Office

Database management

Job description

Job Description Pathways In Education (PIE) is an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) serving grades 9-12 in the Chicago community. Pathways considers the unique needs of every student, allowing access to small group classes, guided independent study, online courses, and experiential learning, to address each student's individual strengths and needs. Are you an educator that wants to make an impact in students’ lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Pathways is the place for you! PIE is looking for educators that are warm, outgoing, authentic, passionate and inspiring. PIE places great emphasis on the student‑teacher relationship, a critical component to the development of students’ personal, emotional, and academic well‑being.

Responsibilities

• The Small Group Instructor represents the direct instruction portion of the blended program at our school.
• The Small Group Instructor delivers lesson plan‑based instruction in a classroom setting to an average class size of about 15-20 students.
• The SGI will offer instruction in Math, as well as test prep and are the content experts for their center.
• This department serves students by providing instruction with excellence, rigor and high expectations for students to achieve college and career readiness.
• This position is primarily responsible for delivering our educational program to ensure data driven, results based instruction for students in the implementation of the Common Core Standards.
• Will be available to provide direct instruction to students 6 hours a day.

Our Ideal Candidate Will

• Master instruction using an array of teaching strategies and technologies.
• Utilize educational technology and media to enhance learning.
• Chat in virtual discussion threads and manage small groups of students to meet individual needs.
• Facilitate collaborative grouping and keeps the learning management system organized and updated.
• Lesson plan a differentiated curriculum to ensure student success.
• Teach for mastery of the Common Core Standards.
• Use assessments and data to influence instruction for student success.
• Keep grade, attendance and retention records.
• Provide targeted interventions for special education students and English Language Learners.
• Participate in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
• Meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.
• Participate in related activities, such as student organizations or committees.
• Assist with State mandated student testing.
• Assist with bi‑monthly and year‑end audits.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, inviting, professional center for students to attend.
• Perform other administrative functions and duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students.
• Educational technology, digital teaching, or online teaching and/or learning experience or education preferred.
• Highly‑knowledgeable in Math content areas.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast‑paced, multi‑task environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to synergize with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, parents, co‑workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and database management.

Education and Experience

• Minimum BA/BS Illinois Type 09 Teaching Credential in Math (grades 9-12).

Additional Information

• Pay range: $74,000-$86,500 (annually)
• Hours: Full‑time, Monday - Friday

Perks and Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer‑matched 401k plan.
• PIE provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba and China as well as U.S. based trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California.
• We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork.
• At our company‑wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make PIE and our students successful.

Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

PIE is a non‑profit organization that partners with public schools to provide dropout recovery and prevention programs, including: schools (located in LA, TN, IL, AZ and ID); college tours; and experiential programs that help students learn teamwork, resiliency, leadership, self‑confidence, and communication.

Pathways’ schools utilize a blended learning model, combining independent study and small group instruction, focusing on academic recovery, experiential learning, and life and job skills development. With a focus on one‑on‑one mentorship, PIE teachers and advisors are able to show struggling students the potential that they have not been able to see in themselves. PIE’s experiential programs promote not only social and personal growth, but community involvement, environmentalism, and STEAM learning, and are proven to increase high school graduation rates among attendees.

Blackbird Farm and Rocky Mountain Pathways Ranch both fall under the PIE umbrella.

To learn more about our schools, visit us at https://il.pathwaysineducation.org/.