Instructor Jobs in Chicago, IL
Instructor jobs in Chicago are in active demand, concentrated in the Loop, Lincoln Park, and Hyde Park across higher education, corporate training, and K-12 programming. Employers hiring right now include Evolve Yoga & Fitness, SAIC, and Life Time. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Title: Instructor - Customer Service Program
Supervisor’s Title: Academic Dean / Program Manager
Department: Academics
General Summary & Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities
The Customer Service Specialist program instructor will teach the following courses: “Customer Relationship Management”, “Professional Communication/Call Center”, “Case Studies in Customer Service”, and “Customer Service as a Career.” The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering approved curriculum.
- Teach up to 27.5 hours week.
- Prepare lesson plans.
- Deliver lectures and facilitate project-based learning (PBL) on various hospitality industry topics.
- Assist students in the learning process.
- Evaluate and monitor student progress.
- Keep necessary records to report satisfactory academic progress (SAP) to the campus dean.
- Attend quarterly instructor in-service meetings.
- Stay abreast with the novelties in teaching by attending professional development activities outside of CSI.
- Organize and lead field trips for students at least once per quarter.
- Actively contribute to program improvement.
- Provide academic advising and support to students.
Education & Experience
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher. The major or field of study should be in Customer Service or a related field. If the degree is not in a related field, candidates must have at least two years of related work experience or evidence of specialized training or competency related to field and industry.
Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits Offered
- Paid Time Off
Job Title: Instructor - Customer Service Program
Supervisor’s Title: Academic Dean / Program Manager
Department: Academics
General Summary & Essential Job Duties / Responsibilities
The Customer Service Specialist program instructor will teach the following courses: “Customer Relationship Management”, “Professional Communication/Call Center”, “Case Studies in Customer Service”, and “Customer Service as a Career.” The instructor will be responsible for planning and delivering approved curriculum.
- Teach up to 27.5 hours week.
- Prepare lesson plans.
- Deliver lectures and facilitate project-based learning (PBL) on various hospitality industry topics.
- Assist students in the learning process.
- Evaluate and monitor student progress.
- Keep necessary records to report satisfactory academic progress (SAP) to the campus dean.
- Attend quarterly instructor in-service meetings.
- Stay abreast with the novelties in teaching by attending professional development activities outside of CSI.
- Organize and lead field trips for students at least once per quarter.
- Actively contribute to program improvement.
- Provide academic advising and support to students.
Education & Experience
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher. The major or field of study should be in Customer Service or a related field. If the degree is not in a related field, candidates must have at least two years of related work experience or evidence of specialized training or competency related to field and industry.
Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the instructor is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: Normal office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits Offered
- Paid Time Off
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Who's Hiring
- Evolve Yoga & Fitness13
- SAIC7
- Life Time7
- CCA Academy7
- Eyas Landing7
Instructor Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an instructor job in Chicago?
Start by targeting the sectors that hire most in Chicago: universities and community colleges along the North Side and in Hyde Park, corporate training teams headquartered in the Loop, and workforce development programs on the West and South Sides. Candidates with hands-on subject-matter experience, a portfolio of curriculum they have built, and familiarity with Chicago's diverse adult learner populations tend to stand out in this market.
Which companies hire instructors in Chicago?
Chicago instructor roles are posted by Evolve Yoga & Fitness, SAIC, and Life Time and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Chicago's hiring base is broad, ranging from large research universities and community college districts to professional services firms and nonprofit workforce training centers concentrated downtown and in the city's outlying neighborhoods.
Are there remote instructor jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends heavily on subject matter, since hands-on and lab-based instruction stays on-site while curriculum design, online facilitation, and corporate e-learning roles shift remote more readily. About 0% of instructor openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the city's strong corporate training and edtech presence. Technology-focused and professional development roles tend to offer the most scheduling flexibility.
How can I get an instructor job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through teaching assistant or facilitator roles at one of the city's many community colleges, such as City Colleges of Chicago, or through paid apprentice instructor programs run by workforce development nonprofits on the South and West Sides. Volunteering with Chicago Park District programming or tutoring centers in neighborhoods like Pilsen or Bronzeville builds a local reference network and classroom hours that help candidates move into full instructor roles.
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