GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF NORTHERN IL·Freeport, Illinois
Provide quality instruction to adults in a basic and secondary learning program to help them complete their GED. Manage participants through case management, recruitment, and constant communication with staff to track student progress.
Belvidere: The work is conducted in Belvidere and must be flexible with working with other mission programs in the same office space. This environment involves collaboration with multiple teams. Noise levels will generally be quiet to moderate. Office and classrooms are climate controlled with standard indoor lighting. The role involves computer-based tasks, meetings, and collaboration with colleagues. Must be able to teach using online platforms and in-person.
McHenry/Ottawa: The work is conducted in a retail store environment in a community room. Must be able to work in a retail store location with varied noise and temperature levels. Local travel is required for networking, community and engagement, and partner meetings. The role involves computer-based tasks, meetings, and collaboration with colleagues. Must be able to teach using online platforms and in-person.
Sensory and
Physical
Requirements: Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or listen. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Characteristic
Functions: Teach effectively and in various methods. Communicate effectively with all GoodGRADS staff. Ability to work with diverse populations. Must be compassionate, reliable, and trustworthy and have the ability to maintain high confidentiality. Ability to work independently and as part of a structured team. Ability to maintain high expectations of learners while having compassion for the unpredictability of adult learners’ lives.
Other
Requirements: Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification after being hired and must successfully complete OIG training annually. Available for employment year-round.
Principal
Challenges: Working with multiple participants with various educational levels and barriers.
Requires a combination of education and experience working with diverse populations and individuals with barriers, preferably in adult education. Must possess strong communication, organizational, and computer skills, and be available year-round.
Market context
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.