Chicago Title I Secondary English Language Arts Instructor

About the role

Proximity Learning provides free supplemental programming to students from Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, and Independent Chicago‑area schools. The instructor will work with high‑school students (grades 9‑12) in small groups, focusing on closing the English Language Arts achievement gap, building a stronger foundation, and delivering short‑term SAT‑Prep classes. The ideal candidate is passionate about children, enthusiastic, reliable, respectful, patient, able to multitask, and willing to serve as both classroom instructor and valued resource person.

Responsibilities

• Provide supplemental instruction to small groups of students struggling with English Language Arts in a pull‑out classroom setting.
• Develop lesson plans based on the Title I English Language Arts curriculum.
• Collaborate and communicate with students’ classroom teachers to align instruction and extend classroom learning.
• Create a positive, achievement‑oriented learning environment to motivate student attendance.
• Continuously monitor students’ progress, formally and informally, to adjust instruction and grouping.
• Complete required compliance forms and adhere to Title I guidelines and requirements.
• Maintain accurate Proximity Learning Institute (PLI) record‑keeping and documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicate with PLI management, the Title I coordinator, school staff, and parents regarding student progress.

Qualifications

• 3‑4 years of education at the college or university level.
• At least one year of experience as a classroom teacher, tutor, or resource personnel.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Reliable commute to Chicago, IL 60634, or willingness to relocate before starting work.
• COVID‑19 vaccination (required).
• Successful completion of a national criminal background check (may include fingerprinting, employment verification, and education verification).

Pay

$30 per hour.

Schedule

7.5‑hour shift, Monday to Friday. Position may be part‑time or full‑time depending on years of experience.

Work location: In‑person, Chicago, IL 60634.