Early Childhood Education professional with behavior and curriculum expertise, providing direct behavioral coaching and support within classrooms and assisting with center administration.
Responsibilities
Provide direct behavioral coaching and support within classrooms by assisting teachers with behavioral management strategies
Train teachers to use Conscious Discipline strategies to guide and support student behaviors
Partner with parents and teachers to use the same methods and approaches to help each child
Schedule parent conferences to discuss specific concerns and behaviors
The Preschool Lead Teacher serves within the Breakthrough Youth Network (BYN) –Breakthrough Beginners program and is responsible for partnering with the Director and classroom staff to plan, lead, and support the daily operations of a classroom serving children ages 3–5.
Compensation
$66,800 - $70,800/annually
Responsibilities
Demonstrates knowledge and acts in compliance with DCFS, City of Chicago, DFSS and Head Start regulations and standards
Understands and adheres to CLASS, ECERS, Teaching Strategies, Creative Curriculum and other classroom tools
Collaborates with the teaching team to create a classroom environment that reflects diverse races, cultures, and languages, and adapts instruction to meet the varied needs of all children.
Completes child meal preparation sheets, child development files, anecdotal and developmental observations of each child, maintaining confidentiality of family records and information
Collaboratively plans developmentally appropriate activities for small/large groups that address the needs identified in assessments. Activities must promote multiculturalism and aid in the development of critical-thinking skills.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education
Gateways ECE Credential Level 5
Nice to have: Experience with multi-cultural programming
Lead the instructional process for students in Grades 6-8 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), designing dynamic and personalized learning experiences within the learning center and/or classroom.
Compensation
Starting Salary: $47,500 /year
Responsibilities
Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
Establish a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions by modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Implement and consistently reinforce school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
Track and document student progress, maintain accurate student files, and generate comprehensive reports detailing student achievements and activities.
Deliver differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co‑teaching environment to effectively meet IEP‑specified educational goals.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in education, special education or a closely related field
Nice to have: Science teaching at middle school grade level
Nice to have: Crisis management training
Nice to have: Experience in alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting
Elementary Homeroom Teacher (Commence in Aug 2027)
Build and maintain a successful Elementary program within the school by providing an educational atmosphere conductive to learning and developing through the process of inquiry.
Compensation
Competitive salary depending upon qualifications and experience
Responsibilities
Developing and executing the preparation, planning and delivery of child-centered learning activities for the children in the class
Being a facilitator in the classroom and taking an interactive role with students
Using a range and balance of teaching strategies
Grouping strategies using a variety of different learning situations, including whole class, small group, partner work and individual work; at desks, on the floor, etc.
Requirements
Bachelor's or equivalent in Education or related field
Lead instructional process for students in Grades 9-12 with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in a special education setting.
Compensation
Starting Salary: $53,000 - $77,000 /year PLUS $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Responsibilities
Create an inclusive, collaborative environment that actively involves students, parents, colleagues, and administrators in the educational process.
Establish a classroom climate built on mutual respect, fairness, and clear expectations, emphasizing social development, personal accountability, and positive group interactions by modeling Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS).
Implement and consistently reinforce school-wide and classroom-specific PBIS strategies, behavior expectations, reward systems, and appropriate consequences.
Track and document student progress, maintain accurate student files, and generate comprehensive reports detailing student achievements and activities.
Deliver differentiated and targeted instruction individually or collaboratively in a co-teaching environment to effectively meet IEP-specified educational goals.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
Adjunct faculty position in the Teacher Education: Middle and Secondary (TEMS) program, teaching a 10‑hour undergraduate course in Methods: Teaching English Language Arts during Winter 2026.
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver curriculum for a 3‑credit undergraduate course
Plan lessons and assessments aligned with state standards
Use Canvas and other online learning management systems
Provide feedback and support to teacher candidates
Collaborate with faculty in the TEMS/EDL department
Requirements
Master's degree or equivalent in middle and secondary‑education related field
Nice to have: College‑level teaching experience
Nice to have: Curriculum alignment and assessment experience