What are the responsibilities and job description for the Title I Secondary Math Instructor position at Proximity Learning Inc.?
Proximity Learning provides free supplemental programming to students from our Catholic, Christian, Lutheran, and Independent Chicago Area Schools. We are seeking a candidate who is passionate about children, enthusiastic, reliable, respectful, and patient while working with our students. This role will work with high school (grades 9-12) students in small groups, focusing on closing the Math achievement gap and building a stronger foundation. The instructor will also work with classes that address SAT Prep for a few weeks during the school year. The high school offers credit recovery classes on a limited number of Saturdays. Candidates must be able to multitask and show initiative. This position is highly regarded in the school and requires someone with the flexibility and personality to work as a classroom instructor and a valued resource person.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Provide supplemental instruction to small groups of students struggling with Math in a pull-out classroom setting.
- Develop lesson plans based on the Title I Math curriculum.
- Collaborate and communicate with the students’ classroom teachers to align instruction to support students’ development in Math and extend classroom instruction.
- Ability to teach SAT Prep classes
- Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment to motivate student attendance.
- Continuously monitor students' progress, formally and informally, to adjust instruction and grouping.
- Understand the need to complete the compliance forms required and adhere to Title I guidelines and requirements.
- Understand the need for maintaining accurate PLI record keeping and documentation in a timely manner.
- Communicate with PLI management, Title I coordinator, school staff, and parents on student progress.
Job Type: Part-time or Full-time (depending on years of experience)
Starting Pay Range: $30/hr.
Schedule: 7.25-hour shift, Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Basic requirements:
COVID-19 vaccination
- Chicago, IL 60644: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
- 3-4 years of education at the college or university level
- At least one year experience as a classroom teacher, tutor, or as a resource personnel
- Fluency in written and spoken English
Salary : $30
