Adult Education Instructor (On-Call / Substitute)

Adult Education Instructor (On-Call / Substitute) Job Category : Professional Requisition Number : ADULT005082 Posted : March 6, 2026 Part-Time On-site Locations HACC Main Center 7648 N Paulina St Chicago, IL 60626, USA If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word: COMMUNITY . It is reflected in both our internal culture and the services we provide; community is at the heart of all we do. Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, earn, heal, and thrive. As a part mentor, part motivator, and part advocate, since 1857, MFS has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. We are now hiring an Adult Education Instructor (On-Call / Substitute) to join our HECC center in Chicago. Salary : The average starting hourly rate for this position will fall in the range of $24.75 and $29.04 per hour. Where candidates fall in this range will be based on skill and experience level. Essential Job Functions : Provide relevant, rigorous, and learner-centered (in-person) instruction. Incorporate best practices into instruction. Design and deliver curriculum and lessons aligned to College and Career Readiness/ICCB content standards. Provide differentiated instruction by adapting lessons to students’ individual strengths. Keep accurate records of learner attendance and enter attendance daily in DAISI. Report time as required by HECC’s cost allocation plan. Meet and report professional development requirements. Refer special needs learners to support services. Participate in monthly teachers’ meetings and staff collaboration activities. Refer learners to other inter- and intra-agency support services as needed. Contribute to the selection of project materials, shared lesson plans, and curriculum resources. Assist with quarterly registration activities. Assist the education manager with the learner assessment process. Participate in project recruitment and retention activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities : Excellent communication and motivational skills. Excellent classroom management to maximize efficiency, monitor student progress, and anticipate any concerns. Flexible and patient, demonstrating self‑initiative, professionalism, sound, fair judgment. Ability to work independently and interact effectively. Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups. Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Education or related field is required. 3+ years of experience in adult education is preferred. Instructors who meet the ICCB ESL or ABE preferred or proficient instructor standards prior to hire are preferred. Additional Requirements : Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks. Transportation/Travel Requirements : Driving for work required with a personally owned vehicle. Travel between sites required. Physical Demands : While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing and viewing a computer terminal. Benefits : Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage. Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro‑rated to your benefits start date. FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members. Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility. Some of the above benefits are available for part‑time and temporary workers, but not all. Be sure to inquire upon your hire as to which benefits apply to you. Metropolitan Family Services reserves the right to amend, add, change, and/or remove responsibilities to meet business needs as necessary, at any time, with or without notice to employees. Equal Opportunity Employer Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Metropolitan Family Services