ASSOCIATION HOUSE OF CHICAGO·Chicago, Illinois
The teacher is responsible for instructing core classes and electives while providing individualized academic advisement. They must maintain student records and collaborate with a team of teachers to support student success.
Description Teaches one or more core classes and electives.
Assists with individualized academic advisement and supportive services.
Maintains accurate, up-to-date records of class and student progress.
Models appropriate behaviors and teaches social skills needed to succeed in academic and vocational settings.
Supports and collaborates with other teachers in a team approach to working with students.
B.A./B.S. from an accredited institution in a field related to language arts, social science, science or mathematics. Prior experience with multi-ethnic population preferred. Illinois State Certification required. Annual salary is contingent on years of same or similar educational work experience and educational level.
include health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) with employer match; paid vacation time, 13 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays.
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.