Title: Resource ESL Teacher

Location: 4822 N Broadway and 5715 W Belmont Chicago, IL

Schedule: Hybrid, Monday to Thursday (3:30 pm - 6:00 pm) or Monday to Thursday (6:30 pm - 9:00 pm) - No benefits

Summary:

Under the guidance of the Supervisor of Job Readiness and Civic Engagement, the Resource ESL Teacher teaches and provides instructional support within the guidelines established by the Organization and specific departments within this group. Work hours are on an as needed basis without commitment to a minimum. The purpose of this role is to serve on an “on call” or project-specific basis and for coverage of regular staff teachers and temporary shortages. When appropriate, a Resource ESL Teacher will be responsible for some administrative tasks to support the overall program including attendance tracking, new student registration, and participant outreach. Resource ESL Teachers support the overall outcomes of the RICS Education and Training team and can be assigned to a wide range of courses and curricula. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.

The Resource ESL Teacher leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the mission and vision of Heartland Human Care Services. Supports culture development and management efforts.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking education and career pathways.
• Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization.
• Achieve your goals in a supportive environment that prioritizes your well-being and personal flexibility.

Essential Functions:

Duties & Responsibilities

Instruction

• Provides direct instruction to English language learners.
• Utilizes existing curriculum and, in collaboration with team, develops and refines curriculum.
• Subjects may include ESL, Citizenship, Computer Skills, Vocational Training, Job Readiness, Adult Basic Education, High School Equivalency Exam Preparation and Family Literacy
• Cultivates a welcoming, engaging, and supportive learning environment, online or in-person depending on program need.
• Provides instruction online or in-person as dictated by the needs of the program and participants.
• Collaborates with team members to ensure instructional continuity and adequate student instructional support is provided.

Program Administrative Support

• Tracks attendance at each session and may record individual and group progress as dictated by contract compliance and professional standards.
• As schedules allow, administers pre/post-tests to students.
• Completes intake interviews with new students.
• Assists with program administrative duties during any non-instruction time as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma is required.
• Minimum two (2) years of work experience teaching or tutoring is required.
• Relevant lived experience in refugee resettlement or forced migration will be considered.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A):

• Multilingual skills strongly preferred.
• Ability and comfortability working with diverse populations.
• Must be sufficiently flexible in background and demeanor to pick up a class in progress and adjust to diverse populations and skill levels.
• Excellent communication skills. Strong networker, convener, relationship builder and communicator with experience collaborating with diverse work teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information possessing skills to handle situations in a professional and diplomatic manner.
• A high degree of collaboration and emotional intelligence, self-motivation, and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Internet Explorer, Outlook/Exchange; Windows operating systems; and other software routinely used by Heartland Human Care Services.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to work independently and remain self-motivated with minimal direct supervision.
• Strategic thought partnership and consultancy skills.

Work Arrangement:

This role is eligible for a “hybrid” or “remote” work arrangement. If hybrid, it is expected this person would be able to meet for “in person” meetings when needed or at the request of others. In-person meetings may be required on a regular basis (weekly, monthly, etc.). There may also be the availability to work from home when appropriate.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The employee may be required to work nights and weekends.
• The employee may be required to remain on Organization premises during breaks and/or meal periods and may be required to stay on Organization premises until their replacement arrives.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

HHCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. HHCS is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, HHCS prohibits discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. HHCS also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.