Migrant Educator

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Our Illinois Migrant Educational Services program delivers non-credit instruction and supplemental supports to parents and children of migratory farm workers in Illinois. Our NIU STEAM project delivers STEAM-forward curriculum and instruction. Duties of this Educator will include providing instruction to eligible students between the ages of 2 and 22 in math, reading, life skills and social emotional learning. Additional assignments will be within NIU STEAM to ensure that their programming is culturally relevant.

Preferred that the educator is Bilingual in Spanish, both speaking and writing.

• Curriculum Development
• Instructional Delivery
• Recruiter for Migrant Children across Illinois
• Assessment & Evaluation
• Other tasks that impact instructional improvement or innovation

• Minimum educational requirements:
  Bachelor’s Degree in social service or educational field required
• Preferred: experience/endorsement in English as a Second Language
• Preferred: bilingual in reading and speaking Spanish
• Minimum experience requirements:
  Two years’ experience as an educator in a private or public setting
• Experience with Latinx programming
• Preferred residence in Champaign county (or surrounding east-central IL counties)

• Flexible schedule with will include weeknights and weekends
• Dependable transportation (travel expenses will be reimbursed)
• Ability to develop and implement informal educational curriculum (outside of traditional educational systems) targeting in school, secondary and out-of-school youth
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizational and presentation skills
• Ability to work successfully as a team member and a team leader
• Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to manage a number diverse tasks simultaneously
• Active and successful network of partners and contacts in K-12 education and/or informal educational fields
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and presentation technologies
• Commitment to advancement of engagement in higher education

General office, travel.

Anticipated Appointment

Start Date:

7/1/2025

Anticipated Appointment End Date: 6/30/2026

Percent of Staff Year: 1.00

Standard Hours Per Week: 37.50

Salary: $55,000 – $65,000 commensurate with credentials; NIU offers a robust benefits package.

• Cover letter articulating how you meet the requirements and qualifications of the position
• List of three professional references
• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire)

Screening interviews may occur before June 13, 2025, but a decision will not be made until after all applications received by that date have been considered. Applications received after this date are welcomed but will be considered as needed. For additional questions, please contact Jessica Williams jarteaga
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In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator

Health Services Building Room 230

TitleIXCoordinator

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form
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