Top 52 Reading specialist Jobs in Elgin, Il

Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Lake Zurich / Jacob Duman (FT)
JCC Chicago —Lake Zurich, IL
- $18.36 - $28.56 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Chicago Home Tutor —Naperville, IL
- $45 - $50 an hour
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- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
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Part-time Special Education Tutors and Executive Functioning Coaches
Chicago Home Tutor —Warrenville, IL
- $45 - $50 an hour
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- High school
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Part-time Special Education Tutors and Executive Functioning Coaches
Chicago Home Tutor —Aurora, IL
- $45 - $50 an hour
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Chicago Home Tutor —Naperville, IL
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Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $317 a day
- Classroom
- Mid-level
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Kreyco —Arlington Heights, IL
- Contract
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- Bachelor's degree
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Reading and Writing Specialist-Wheeling
National Louis University —Wheeling, IL
- $21.88 - $30.64 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- English
- Health insurance
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Reading Tutor
Impact Kids —Buffalo Grove, IL
- $25 - $75 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Lead Literacy Teacher
West Chicago Elementary School District 33 —West Chicago, IL
- $51,302.59 - $92,169.59 a year
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Adjunct Faculty - Department of Counseling and Special Education, Special Education and Reading
DePaul University —Chicago, IL
- $3,765 - $4,555 a month
- Part-time
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
Technical Segment Product Manager
Teradyne —Deer Park, IL
- $155,000 - $248,100 a year
- 5 years
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- Office
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Youth Services Outreach Specialist
Arlington Heights Memorial Library —Arlington Heights, IL
- $22.50 - $27.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Pet insurance
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Inside Sales Rep - Ed Solutions
Scholastic —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $27.14 - $32.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
MTSS Instructional Specialist (Long Term Sub)
Indian Prairie School District 204 —Aurora, IL
- $317 a day
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Assistive Technology Specialist
Glenview School District 34 —Glenview, IL
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Public school
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Pre-K to 6th grade Reading Specialist
Huntington Learning Center Barrington —Barrington, IL
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid training
- Flexible schedule
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Librarian - Long Term Substitute
Township High School District 113 —Deerfield, IL
- $280 a day
- Extended hours
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Data analysis skills
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Production Specialist/Fabrication
FASTSIGNS #100801 —Carpentersville, IL
- $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Sales
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Early Childhood Lead Teacher - Lake Zurich / Jacob Duman (FT)

JCC Chicago -
Lake Zurich, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.36 - $28.56 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Union benefits
Gym membership
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Please submit your transcript for review to determine qualification; applications without it will not be considered.

For the 2026-2027 school year, the JCC Chicago seeks a dynamic, dedicated Lead Teacher for the Infant Room (0-15 months) to join our amazing team at our Lake Zurich / Jacob Duman location, to start in June of 2026! Be part of a team of educators, social workers and specialists who support the whole child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that embraces Jewish life and complements what happens at home.

Classrooms are the first community. When we speak about community, we speak about places of sharing, learning, growing and connection. We are committed to excellence, providing strong professional development opportunities and nature-inspired classrooms that allow our staff to be their most creative selves! With our ongoing commitment to maintaining the highest DCFS standards, we are looking for those who are enthusiastic about guiding each child to reach their full potential.

Learn more here: Early Childhood Careers at the JCC Chicago (https://jccchicago.org/early-childhood-careers/)

Job Summary:

The Lead Teacher is a critical member of a team of educators, social workers and specialists who support the whole child through a developmentally appropriate curriculum that embraces Jewish life and complements what happens at home.

As a Reggio Emilia inspired Early Childhood program, we support the individual needs and abilities of each of our students through an emergent, play-based curriculum. We are looking for professional educators who are interested in growing with us! This position is scheduled to start in June 2026.

Key areas of responsibility:

Be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children, supervising all children by sight and sound.
Lead your teaching team in implementing a program that includes elements of the JCC Chicago’s integrated secular and Jewish curriculum.
Provide and maintain an atmosphere which is conducive to emotional and cognitive growth.
Establish and maintain good communication and a strong sense of community with directors, staff, and parents.
Make families feel welcome by greeting them personally by name and be able to share specific information regarding their child.
Foster a collaborative, team-focused atmosphere, both in the classroom, teaching site and the agency as a whole.
Actively participate a minimum of 15 hours in staff meetings, trainings, and on-going development opportunities.
Lead your teaching team in maintaining DCFS and Illinois state standards.

Additional responsibilities:

Can speak to the developmental skills being targeted in learning experiences following discussions with parents, teaching team, and in documentation, including weekly newsletters.
Maintains education in Early Childhood best practices through professional development, reading, and active communication with directors and social services team.
Responsible for the written and photo content of all newsletters, portfolios, and mass communications to classroom families.
Leads regular, and meaningful, communication with families, including, but not limited to, in-person conversations/meetings, virtual meetings, emails, Kaymbu communication, bi-yearly parent-teacher conversations, and portfolios.
Takes initiative in, and has a global awareness of, all aspects of the teaching position including classroom management, daily tasks, social-emotional needs of children, moving effectively through daily schedule, adjusting to the needs in the classroom.
Demonstrates awareness of classroom environment, and physically moving through the spaces.
Responsible for classroom set up and preparation of lesson plans.
Always maintains respect for children and team.
Follows and successfully implements guidelines set forth by the Social Services department when raising any concerns about a child’s development or behavior in a classroom setting.
Other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Duties / Physical Duties:

Must be able to lift and move with children (up to 40lbs.)
Must demonstrate physical stamina and agility including the ability to be mobile for long periods throughout the day.
Demonstrated ability to move from sitting (on chair or floor) to standing position easily and quickly;
Must be able to stand for long periods of time and be able to run and be actively engaged physically with children.
Must be able to respond to emergency situations, moving from sitting to standing, carrying children up to 40lbs and running quickly and effectively.
Must be able to supervise children by sight and sound.

Days/Hours:

Monday- Friday, 32.5 hours/ week; shift 11am-5:30pm

This position is scheduled to start in July 2026.

Job Category:
Union Professional

Salary Range:
$18.36 -$28.56

Education Qualifications:

Associates or Bachelors degree or higher in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Special Education.

The equivalency of an Associates degree in Early Childhood, defined by DCFS least 60 college/university credits with at least 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Special Education.

A Bachelors degree in any discipline with at least 6 college/university credit hours in Early Childhood, Child Development, Elementary Education or Early Childhood Special Education.

CDA or 30 hours college plus 6 semester hours of ECE and one year (1,560 clock hours) of child development experience in a nursery school, kindergarten, or licensed day care center.

Other Requirements:

At least 19 years of age.
A love for children and a passion for helping them reach their full potential.
Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where children’s curiosity is encouraged and celebrated.
Infant Room certified.

Employee Benefits:

JCC Chicago offers an array of benefits to full time union staff, depending on number of hours worked, including:

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Participation in a retirement plan with matching contributions
Life insurance and short/long term disability coverage
Vacation time, sick time, and paid observance of secular and Jewish religious holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Part time staff may be eligible for some benefits such as sick time and vacation time, depending on number of hours worked.

Uniquely JCC Benefits

Free fitness membership at JCC Chicago community centers and aquatics facilities
Meaningful discounts on JCC Chicago programming, including day and overnight camp, Early Childhood, and event rentals
Professional development opportunities with the JUF/Jewish Federation
Tuition Assistance Program

JCC Chicago provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, marital status, apparent or non-apparent disability, veteran’s status, or unfavorable discharge from military service in accordance with state and federal laws.

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