Career Pathway Instructor

Erie Neighborhood House has provided the most comprehensive support immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need to thrive and has constantly evolved to meet their needs. Today, Erie House is a modern social service nonprofit with programming and resources for children and youth, mental health and community wellness, adult education and training, legal services, and more. Through these programs, we empower the people we work alongside to build powerful communities.

Reporting to the Workforce Development Program Manager, the Career Pathway Instructor provides contextualized classroom instruction that includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, use of Mathematics, and Supply Chain Management Training to participants. The instructor also guides students on their options for advanced training; and assists with the development of the curriculum, recruitment, enrollment, testing, retention, and transfer to advanced training.

The full-time career pathways instructor will be a position in partnership with the Workforce Development program directly impacting job seekers in the Chicagoland area and its surrounding suburbs.

In return for your commitment to Erie House and its mission to the community, you will enjoy excellent professional development opportunities, opportunities for growth, and have a direct impact in building powerful communities. Be a part of one of the oldest and most respected Settlement House in the Chicago Land Area.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Instructional:

• Provide classroom instruction for adult learners that integrates Reading, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, Math, and Supply Chain Management Training to prepare students for entry into the vocational program, community college, or career track in healthcare.
• Administer and score Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) tests or CASAS GOALS to participants to track success.
• Create, update, and instruct utilizing a curriculum that reflects ABE/ASE content standards using a variety of instructional methods, materials, and techniques that meet the learning needs of the adult learners
• Adapt and contextualize lesson plans for a multilevel classroom, providing individualized support for participants if needed.
• Incorporate digital literacy, college and career readiness, Career Foundations, and/or industry-specific content into the curriculum.
• Advise and counsel students regarding course requirements, expectations, and progress throughout the program, creating an Individualized Education Plan to help students track their goal completion in the program.
• Create a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to think and act creatively
• Document student attendance and report inconsistencies to the Program Manager and conduct consistent follow-ups with participants to drive retention and engagement.
• Attending professional development events in compliance with ICCB guidelines and adapting teaching practices based on changes in educational pedagogy.

Program Support

• Participate in regular Erie Neighborhood House department, curriculum meetings, task forces or committees
• Assists with student outreach, orientation, testing assessment, screening, registration, retention, and follow-up.
• Assists with PTS program planning, coordination, and delivery of services to ensure that program outcomes are achieved.
• Provide relevant information (including intakes, exams, daily attendance sheets, etc.) to the Program Manager to ensure that all data is reported timely and consistently externally and internally.
• Provide CPR and BLS training certification to participants once per quarter
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with team members to ensure students are receiving the appropriate support while in the program.
• Coordinate with partner training organizations to ensure successful transfer of students to vocational training.
• Network and help build partnerships with community organizations and institutions.
• Work with referral partners, community partners, Chicago Public Schools, and other community organizations to recruit participants.
• Attend recruitment events monthly, such as college and resource fairs, to advertise programs offered by the Workforce Department.
• Refer participants to other services within the agency and track the use of these services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Health Care, or related field and a minimum of two years’ experience in adult education (ABE or ESL) preferred.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of adult learners.
• Bilingual – Spanish and English required.
• Commitment to social justice and sensitivity to the assets and challenges of a diverse group of adult learners.
• Flexible Schedule to work between the West Town site (1347 W Erie Street) and Little Village (4225 W 25TH Street.)
• Knowledge and understanding of the contextualized curriculum development and general education principles of instruction and classroom management.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret student test scores (TABE) and reports.
• Ability to develop individual and classroom learning objectives and assess students’ progress towards them.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, on-line systems, and other software
• Strong leadership skills that promote innovation, growth, and retention
• Skilled in project management, the ability to meet deadlines, and solve problems creatively.
• Ability to develop rapport with individuals across multi-cultural backgrounds and with faculty, staff, and members of the community

TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS

• Compensation of $22.44 / hour
• Work / life integration
  • Generous paid time off

(examples below for full-time employment)

• 12 accrued sick days per year
• 3 personal days
• Paid birthday off
• 8 paid holidays, including Juneteenth
• In addition to above paid holidays, paid week off between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Vacation
  • Year 1 = 8 days
  • Year 2 = 13 days
  • Year 3 + = 20 days
• Access to alternative and flexible work schedules and personal leave, where possible
• Two-weeks fully paid Parental Leave, for eligible employees
• Time off for school conferences and activities as well as bereavement leave
• Professional Development
  • Employer-sponsored learning and development programs
  • Paid day off annually for personal professional development
  • Tuition Assistance & Debt Relief Program, as budget allows
  • DEI Council-sponsored education and engagement series
• Wellness support
  • Employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • Voluntary life and AD&D and short and long-term disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, vision and dependent care
  • 403b with employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Yoga, Zumba and Book Club, when onsite

Union / Non Exempt

Erie Neighborhood House is dedicated to creating a workforce that promotes and supports diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals without discrimination. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us at hr@eriehouse.org.

NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!

MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS

ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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