Teacher III

Heartland Human Care Services•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The position provides instruction within the guidelines established by the Organization and specific departments within this group.  Instruction may take place in a classroom or in the program participant’s home, and may be provided to a class, a small group, or an individual.  The employee in this position at a residential program may be required to remain on premises during break and/or meal periods.  Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.  The Teacher III 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. Providing flexibility and work-life balance. Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in education or related field. Three years of experience in service provision.
Access to regular, dependable and timely transportation
Ability and comfortability working with people of varying socioeconomic backgrounds.
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.

Responsibilities

Provides instruction, assesses curriculum and develops new curriculum to meet participant needs and program objectives.  Acts as the team leader in team teaching situations.  
Develops recruitment techniques and recruits program participants; develops assessment and intake procedures, and provides assessment and intake services to program participants; maintains good relationships with other service providers and recruitment sources; assesses participant needs for referral to additional service providers and makes appropriate referrals.  
Records individual and group progress as dictated by contract compliance and professional standards. 
Compiles and analyzes statistics and prepares drafts for statistical/programmatic reports for supervisors as requested. 
Orders and maintains inventory of instructional materials; develops resources to support program objectives; provides transportation and other financial assistance to program participants under program guidelines.  
Participates extensively in staff meetings, in-service training, and organization activities; may lead staff meetings as requested in absence of supervisor; participates in additional training as assigned. 
Demonstrated through knowledge of instruction theory, technique, and activities; carries the volume of work required by department standards, individual program, and organization.  MBO’s can be expected to affect individual accountabilities in daily operations.  
Other duties may be assigned.