Extra Dosage Instructor (EDI) position available at Reading in Motion!

Extra Dosage Instructor (EDI)

Reading in Motion, a nationally recognized non-profit organization in Chicago, seeks an Extra Dosage Instructor to teach a small-group reading program to selected students in 1st grade classrooms. Extra Dosage Instructor responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading small group instruction
• Collecting data and anecdotal records
• Maintaining accurate student attendance records
• Attending occasional meetings at or near RIM offices downtown
• Administering reading tests (DIBELS)

This is a Monday-Thursday position, consisting of 8-16 hours per week, depending on scheduling. Flexible scheduling is available, but scheduling tends to be the same hours all 4 days of the week. Teaching takes place in assigned schools during the school day starting approximately in November and ending approximately in June. All Extra Dosage Instructors will receive curriculum training by Reading in Motion.

Extra Dosage Instructors are paid a competitive hourly wage based on experience. Training and meeting times will also be compensated.

Qualified candidates must:

• Have experience working in elementary education, reading curriculum, and/or arts education.
• Have experience working with primary grade students.
• Have a flexible schedule.
• Be comfortable working in diverse neighborhoods.
• Be responsive to the changing needs of schools and be able to resolve challenges effectively.
• Have a consistent and reliable mode of transportation.
• Be easily reached by phone and email.
• Be fluent in Spanish, if applying for the Spanish position.

To apply, send a cover letter and resume by email, fax, or mail to: edp@readinginmotion.org; Reading in Motion, 65 East Wacker Place, Suite 305, Chicago, IL 60601; Fax: 312-357-0130

NO PHONE CALLS OR WALK-INS TO READING IN MOTION, PLEASE.