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Adult Education Instructor (On-Call / Substitute)

Metropolitan Family Services

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Part TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$25 - $29 / HOURPosted 5 months ago

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Salary

$25 - $29 / HOUR

Quick overview

The instructor will provide relevant, rigorous, and learner-centered in-person instruction, designing and delivering curriculum aligned with College and Career Readiness/ICCB content standards. Essential duties also include maintaining accurate attendance records, participating in meetings, referring students to support services, and assisting with registration and assessment processes.

Requirements summary

A Bachelor of Arts degree in Education or a related field is required for this role, with a preference for candidates possessing 3+ years of experience in adult education. Instructors who meet ICCB ESL or ABE preferred or proficient instructor standards prior to hire are also preferred.

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Job description

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are now hiring for an Adult Education Instructor (On-Call / Substitute) to join our HECC center in Chicago.

SALARY

• The average starting hourly rate for this position will fall in the range of $24.75 and $29.04 hourly. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level.

Essential job functions

  • Provide relevant, rigorous, and learner-centered (in-person) instruction.
  • Incorporate best practices into instruction.
  • Design and deliver curriculum and lessons that are aligned to College and Career Readiness/ICCB content standards.
  • Provide differentiated instruction by adapting lessons to students’ individual strengths.
  • Keep accurate records of learner attendance and enter attendance daily in DAISI.
  • Report time as required by HECC’s cost allocation plan.
  • Meet and report professional development requirements.
  • Refer special needs learners to support services.
  • Participate in monthly teachers’ meetings and staff collaboration activities.
  • Refer learners to other inter- and intra-agency support services as needed.
  • Contribute to the selection of project materials, shared lesson plans, and curricula recourses.
  • Assist with quarterly registration activities.
  • Assist the education manager with the learner assessment process.
  • Participate in project recruitment and retention activities.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

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Benefits

  • 401k Plan
  • Medical Coverage
  • Dental Coverage
  • Vision Coverage
  • Employer Match
  • HSA Contributions
  • Teladoc Services

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Metropolitan Family Services

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal and to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857 Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers Chicago-area families to reach their greatest potential and...

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IndustryIndividual and Family Services
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQChicago, Illinois
Founded1857

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  • Excellent communication and motivational skills.
  • Excellent classroom management to maximize efficiency to monitor student progress and anticipate any concerns.
  • Flexible and patient, and demonstrate self-initiative, professionalism, sound, fair judgment.
  • Ability to work independently and interact effectively.
  • Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
  • Qualifications

    • Bachelors degree in Education or related field is required.
    • 3+ years of experience related adult education is preferred.
    • Instructors who meet the ICCB ESL or ABE preferred or proficient instructor standards prior to hire preferred.

    Additional requirements

    • Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks.

    Transportation/Travel requirements

    Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required.

    • Physical demands
    • While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal.

    Metropolitan Family Services puts our people first with a top-of-the-line benefits package. Find out more by clicking here [https://www.metrofamily.org/careers/benefits/]!

    Some highlights include

    • Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.
    • Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.
    • FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.
    • Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.
    • And so much more! Make sure you click here [https://www.metrofamily.org/careers/benefits/] to see the full suite of benefits offered!
    • Some of the above benefits are available for part-time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you.

    More about us

    Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 122,970 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.

    This job description is not designed to cover nor contain a comprehensive, exhaustive listing of duties and responsibilities, and it is expected that employees understand there may be other duties assigned outside of the written language that appears here.

    Metropolitan Family Services reserves the right to amend, add, change, and/or remove responsibilities to meet business needs as necessary, at any time, with or without notice to employees

    Market context

    Illinois classroom teacher demand remains steady

    Illinois classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially in districts seeking candidates who can support diverse student needs and communicate clearly with families and staff. This type of role is competitive because employers often look for classroom experience plus related backgrounds such as sociology, psychology, counseling, or education, and bilingual skills in English, Spanish, or Portuguese can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your resume to highlight public speaking experience and weekend availability if you have it.

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