Junior High Teacher - Summer Employment

Outreach; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Outreach is seeking a Junior High Teacher for summer employment to support at-risk students academically and serve as a mentor. The role includes lesson planning, classroom management, and collaborative teaching in a mission-driven environment.

Benefits

$500 sign-on bonus

Employee Discount

Employee Assistance Program

IL Paid Leave

Opportunity for personal development

Qualifications

• BA in Education or related field required.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.
• Experience with at-risk students valued.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with at-risk students and facilitate learning.
• Supervise recreational time and create a positive environment.
• Maintain communication with parents and track outcomes.

Skills

Passion for working with junior high students

Classroom or group experience

Experience with curriculum development

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Education

BA in Education, Social Work, or related field

Job description

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Base pay range

$18.00/hr - $22.00/hr

Outreach is a Christian community service organization providing counseling, case management, youth development, older adult service, and community development. For 50 years, Outreach has changed the lives of thousands of individuals, children, youth, and families in DuPage County, IL, and we are seeking to hire a diverse staff of highly competent professional employees to pursue Outreach's mission to restore hope and provide opportunities for people to become all that God intends them to be.

Outreach is hiring a Full-time Junior High Teacher at Outreach West Chicago (Puente del Pueblo) to support students academically and connect as an adult mentor with students during our summer program.

Schedule:

• Staff Training – June 9 to June 12
• Program Dates – June 16 to August 8
• Program Schedule – Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Work Schedule- Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
  
  
  

Benefits & Compensation:

• $18.00 - $22.00/hour - Based on education, experience, and language ability.
• $500 sign-on bonus. Half received up front and half received upon completion of the summer program.
• Referral Program.
• Employee Assistance Program and Employee Discount.
• IL Paid Leave.
• Mission-driven environment that fosters personal development.
  
  
  

Responsibilities:

• The Junior High Teacher will build relationships with at-risk junior high students in grades 6-9 and facilitate learning in the summer day program. The Junior High Teacher will be responsible for three class rotations in the morning and again in the afternoon of approximately 15 students each (anticipated total of 45 students).
• The Junior High Teacher's duties include supervising recreational time, creating a positive classroom environment, teaching curriculum from assigned core subjects, connecting with students, collaborating with other staff members, and supervising students on weekly field trips. Additional responsibilities include outcome tracking and transporting students as needed.
• The Junior High Teacher will support parent communication and maintain Outreach's standard of classroom behavior during program time.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• BA in Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• A passion for working with junior high students.
• Classroom or group experience with adolescents.
• Previous classroom teaching or group experience.
• Previous experience with curriculum development and lesson planning is strongly preferred.
• Experience with and sensitivity to the needs of students from low-income, high-risk families.
• Bilingual (Spanish/ English) is a plus.
• A current, valid IL driver's license, along with a good driving record, is required.
• A commitment to Outreach's Statement of Mission & Faith.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations

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