AmeriCorps Relay Teaching Program Illinois (ARTPIL) AmeriCorps - 4.3 Chicago, IL Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Qualifications Student supervision Experience teaching math Family collaboration in education Small group instruction Math Academic interventions Working with students Grading Reading activities for children Teaching English language arts Classroom structure implementation Teaching science Teaching social sciences Experience working with elementary school students Student activities (student support initiatives) Collaborative teaching Homework assistance Entry level Group tutoring Student assessment Full Job Description The AmeriCorps Relay Teaching Program Illinois aims to reduce the achievement gap, thus preparing all PK-12 students for college readiness by creating a pipeline of committed, and well-prepared teachers through National Service for high needs communities. In close partnership with local public schools, Relay provides high-quality training and support and meaningful AmeriCorps service experiences to better equip teachers to work in schools long-term and grow student learning. We believe that investing in local, performance-driven talent will directly lead to improved student outcomes in education and teacher turnover. The program is designed specifically for recent college graduates and career changers who are looking for a supportive pathway into the teaching profession. Members will enroll in a one or two-year program, serving full-time as teachers in high-needs schools in Illinois. In addition to hands-on experience, members will receive a blend of training from Relay, including rigorous curriculum, observations, and counsel. Throughout the program, members will be enrolled as graduate students at Relay. Relay's curriculum is designed to teach new and existing educators how to manifest high academic expectations, and develop rigorous, data-driven lessons. Successful graduates receive their teaching certification, advanced certification, and may go on to earn a master's degree from Relay after the second year of the program. Upon completion, they will be able to demonstrate pedagogical mastery and have a clear pathway into a job.

Member Duties :

During Y1 :

• Co-teach lessons with a Resident Advisor
• Assist the Resident Advisor with small-group interventions
• Help manage the Resident Advisor's classroom, overseeing transitions and behavioral issues
• Provide post-assessment intervention
• Grade student work
• Work with students' families
• Teach one class or a component of a class in the Resident Advisor's room
• Teach one group or team of students in English language arts, math, science, social studies, etc.
• Teach a supplemental academic class, such as math problem-solving, research, liberal arts, etc.
• In elementary classrooms, teach social studies or science lessons
• Lead small-group reading instruction
• Provide supplemental academic assistance to students
• Run an extracurricular activity, such as a book club, sports team, etc
• Assist transitions and routines
• Run homework collection and checking systems
• Monitor study halls and detentions During Yr2: The tasks above as full-time classroom teachers-of-record

Program Benefits :

Education award upon successful completion of service , Training .

Terms :

None Service Areas :

Education .

Skills :

Education , Team Work .

SUMMARY Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National Program AmeriCorps Relay Teaching Program Illinois (ARTPIL) Program Start/End Date 09/01/2026 - 06/30/2027 Work Schedule Full Time Education level College graduate

Age Requirement Minimum:

18

Maximum:

99 Program Locations

ILLINOIS

Chicago Accepting Applications From 09/08/2026 To 09/28/2026 To apply : Phone 212-228-1888 E-mail Website www.relay.edu Contact Eulice Johnson 25 Broadway New York

NY 10004 212-228-1888

www.relay.edu Listing ID 130636