Instructor Jobs in Illinois

Planting Seeds Academic Solutions is seeking a passionate and engaging Part-Time Enrichment Instructor to lead a fun and creative Storytelling class for young children in Aurora, IL.

If you enjoy working with young learners, creating fun learning experiences, and helping children build confidence, creativity, and communication skills, this opportunity is for you!

Job Details

• Location: Aurora, IL
• Pay Rate: $25/hour
• Position: Part-Time Enrichment Instructor
• Students: Ages 3–6
• Requirement: Fingerprinting or Clearance Card
• Curriculum & Materials: Provided — no lesson planning required

Class Schedule

Storytelling – Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School

• Dates: October 27 – December 8
• Day: Tuesdays
• Time: 3:00 PM–4:00 PM
• Ages: 3–6
• Location: Casa Dei Bambini Montessori School
• No Class: November 24

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, age-appropriate storytelling and enrichment activities for young children.
• Deliver the provided curriculum and activities in a fun, energetic, and engaging way.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and positive learning environment.
• Encourage children to participate, listen, communicate, and use their imagination.
• Guide students through stories, creative activities, discussion, and age-appropriate learning experiences.
• Maintain classroom structure and positive student engagement.
• Adapt activities to accommodate different learning styles and developmental levels.
• Communicate professionally with school staff and Planting Seeds Academic Solutions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience teaching, tutoring, mentoring, childcare, daycare, or working with young children is preferred.
• Comfortable working with children ages 3–6.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Energetic, creative, patient, and enthusiastic.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Able to follow provided curriculum and instructions.
• Experience with storytelling, early childhood education, literacy, creative activities, or imaginative play is a plus.
• Must be willing to complete required fingerprinting/clearance requirements.
• A passion for helping young children learn and develop new skills.

Why Join Planting Seeds Academic Solutions?

• Competitive pay: $25/hour
• Part-time teaching opportunities
• Curriculum and materials provided
• No extensive lesson planning required.
• Fun and creative activities designed to keep young learners engaged.
• Opportunity to make a positive impact outside of the traditional classroom.
• Work with a growing educational organization focused on creating meaningful learning experiences.

Ready to make learning exciting for young students? Apply today to join Planting Seeds Academic Solutions!

Pay: $25.00 - $28.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• 1. Experience Working with Children

Please describe your experience working with children, including your total years of experience, age groups or grade levels, types of roles (teaching, tutoring, camps, coaching, daycare, classroom, after-school programs, etc.), primary responsibilities, and the subjects, enrichment programs, or activities you have taught.

Example: I have 5 years of experience teaching Grades K–5 as an elementary teacher and after-school tutor, where I planned lessons, managed classrooms, and taught Math, Reading, STEM, and Science enrichment activities.

• 3. Certifications & Licenses

Please list any teaching certification, substitute permit, teaching license, Fingerprint Clearance Card/Live Scan, CPR/First Aid certification, or other relevant certifications/licenses. For each, include the issuing organization/state, whether it is currently valid, and the expiration date. If none, please write "None."

Example: Arizona Substitute Certificate (Arizona Department of Education, Valid, Expires 06/30/2028); IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card (Arizona DPS, Valid, Expires 05/15/2030); CPR/First Aid (American Red Cross, Valid, Expires 03/20/2027).

• 4. Availability & Scheduling

Please provide your available work days and hours, earliest available start date, whether you are flexible with schedule or location changes, whether you can fully commit to the schedule listed in the job description, and your best date and time for a Zoom interview this week.

Example: I am available Monday–Friday from 2:30 PM–7:00 PM, can start immediately, am flexible with schedule and location changes, can fully commit to the posted schedule, and am available for a Zoom interview on Wednesday at 10:00 AM.

• 5. Location & Transportation

Please provide your complete residential address, the maximum commute time you're willing to travel, whether you have reliable transportation (please specify), whether you own a personal vehicle, and whether you have a personal laptop/computer.

Example: 1234 Main St, Apt. 4, Austin, TX 78701; willing to commute up to 30 minutes; reliable transportation via personal vehicle; Yes, I own a personal vehicle and a personal laptop.

• 6. Teaching Style

Describe your teaching style, including how you deliver lessons, keep students engaged, support different learning styles and abilities, encourage participation, and create a positive, inclusive learning environment.

Example: I use a hands-on, student-centered teaching approach with interactive activities, adapt lessons to different learning styles, encourage participation through positive reinforcement, and maintain a supportive classroom environment.

• 7. Hiring Requirements

Please confirm whether you are willing to comply with all hiring requirements, including a background check, fingerprinting/Live Scan (if required), working as an Independent Contractor (1099), and in-person teaching. If you are not willing to comply with any of these requirements, please specify which one(s) and explain why.

Example: Yes, I am willing to comply with all hiring requirements, including a background check, Live Scan, working as a 1099 Independent Contractor, and in-person teaching.

• 8. Additional Information

Is there anything else you'd like us to know that would strengthen your application? Please include any languages spoken, leadership experience, volunteer work, awards, special skills, community involvement, or additional teaching/tutoring experience that may be relevant.

Example: I am bilingual in English and Spanish, have led a STEM club for three years, volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, and have experience teaching robotics and coding to elementary students.

• 2. Education, Eligibility & Contact Information

Please provide your highest educational attainment (degree, major, and school), confirm whether you are at least 21 years of age (Yes/No), and provide your ACTIVE PHONE NUMBER AND ACTIVE PERSONAL EMAIL ADDRESS (NOT YOUR INDEED EMAIL). PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR EMAIL IS ONE YOU REGULARLY CHECK.

Example Response: I have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics from the University of Texas at Arlington, I am at least 21 years old, my active phone number is (555) 123-4567, and my active personal email address is janedoe@gmail.com, which I regularly check.

Work Location: In person