Job Description
Are you an educator who wants to make an impact in students’ lives? Do you believe that every student should have the opportunity for success? If so, Pathways In Education (PIE) is looking for you!
Pathways In Education (PIE) is an Alternative Learning Opportunities Program (ALOP) serving students in grades 9–12 throughout the Chicago community. We provide students with a personalized approach to education through small-group instruction, guided independent study, online courses, and experiential learning.
PIE is looking for a High School Math Teacher to join our Ashburn Center in Chicago. As a Small Group Instructor (SGI), you will provide direct math instruction in a classroom setting to approximately 15–20 students, while adapting instruction to meet individual learning needs. This role provides an opportunity to build meaningful relationships with students while helping them develop their academic skills and make progress toward their goals.
Location: Ashburn Center – Chicago, IL
Employment Type: Full-Time, Monday–Friday
Salary: $74,000–$86,500 annually (Depending on experience)
Our Ideal Candidate Will:
- Offer instruction in Math, as well as test prep and are the content experts for their center.
- Master instruction using an array of teaching strategies and technologies.
- Utilize educational technology and media to enhance learning.
- Chat in virtual discussion threads and manage small groups of students to meet individual needs.
- Facilitate collaborative grouping and keeps the learning management system organized and updated.
- Lesson plan a differentiated curriculum to ensure student success.
- Teach for mastery of the Common Core Standards.
- Use assessments and data to influence instruction for student success.
- Keep grade, attendance and retention records.
- Provide targeted interventions for special education students and English Language Learners.
- Participate in various community groups or functions, faculty and professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops.
- Meet with students and parents to discuss student progress and problems.
- Participate in related activities, such as student organizations or committees.
- Assist with State mandated student testing.
- Assist with bi-monthly and year-end audits.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, inviting, professional center for students to attend.
- Perform other administrative functions and duties assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
- Ability to teach and delegate responsibility to students.
- Educational technology, digital teaching, or online teaching and/or learning experience or education preferred
- Highly-knowledgeable in Math content areas
- Ability to work independently and efficiently, exercising reasonable judgment, in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to synergize with field and corporate staff to implement the educational program.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and demonstrate problem solving skills, while maintaining courtesy, professionalism, and a customer service attitude.
- Strong interpersonal relationship skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with students, parents, co-workers, and business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and database management
Education and Experience:
- Minimum BA/BS
- Licensure Requirement: Candidates must hold a valid Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Mathematics endorsement for grades 9–12. The required math endorsement must authorize the candidate to teach mathematics at the high school level in Illinois.
Why Join Pathways In Education?
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time staff that includes paid time off, holiday and sick time, medical, vision and dental coverage, incentives and an employer-matched 401k plan.
- PIE provides our staff opportunities to chaperone students on experiential learning trips to amazing places like Italy, Cuba and China as well as U.S. based trips to DC, a ranch in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and a farm in Northern California. We regularly hold social functions to foster a genuine camaraderie that enhances teamwork.
- At our company-wide award functions, we take time to recognize the talent and dedication of the people who make PIE and our students successful.
- To learn more about our schools, visit us at https://il.pathwaysineducation.org/
Pathways In Education embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
