Education And Training Jobs in Bridgeview, IL

The Education Division at Saint Xavier University invites applications for a full-time faculty lecturer position in Education. The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Education Division's teacher preparation programs. The successful candidate will have expertise in Elementary Education. Additional expertise in Early Childhood Education and/or English as Second Language/Bilingual education is highly desirable.

The Education Division offers a variety of undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and additional endorsements in both face-to-face and online modalities, to meet the various needs of the diverse students it serves.

Saint Xaiver University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and is guided by fundamental values of the Sisters to serve the underserved. Saint Xavier University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and is recognized as a top performer on social mobility and one of the most diverse student populations among regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

Start date is for the Fall 2026.

* Teach 12 credit hours each semester in education courses related to one's area of expertise. Courses can be graduate or undergraduate, in-person or on-line.

* Provide service to the Education Division-including curriculum, assessment and accreditation activities-and to the College of Liberal Arts and Education and the University.

* PhD in Education (or closely related field) or EdD preferred, Masters degree in Education or closely related field accepted.

* Evidence of or potential for excellence in university teaching, including use of evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning.

* Teaching experience at the PK-12 and collegiate level.

* Knowledge of state and national teacher education requirements.

Please provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, sample syllabi for university courses (if applicable), copies of transcripts for all degrees, and contact information for three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later date for finalists. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Tony DeCesare, search committee chair, at .

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bonafide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Education.

SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within our student body.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

We invite you to join our team and submit your application today!

Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

• Earned Master's or Doctorate in appropriate area(s) of Education
• Experience working in teacher education
• 3+ years of experience as a P-12 educator
• Current or previous state educator licensure
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (e.g. Canvas)

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

The Education Division at Saint Xavier University invites applications for a full-time faculty lecturer position in Education. The selected candidate will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the Education Division's teacher preparation programs. The successful candidate will have expertise in English as Second Language/Bilingual education. Additional expertise in Early Childhood Education and/or Elementary Education is highly desirable.

The Education Division offers a variety of undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and additional endorsements in both face-to-face and online modalities, to meet the various needs of the diverse students it serves.

Saint Xaiver University was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1846 and is guided by fundamental values of the Sisters to serve the underserved. Saint Xavier University is a Hispanic Serving Institution and is recognized as a top performer on social mobility and one of the most diverse student populations among regional universities in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.

Start date is for the fall 2026.

* Teach 12 credit hours each semester in education courses related to one's area of expertise. Courses can be graduate or undergraduate, in-person or on-line.

* Provide service to the Education Division-including curriculum, assessment and accreditation activities-and to the College of Liberal Arts and Education and the University.

* PhD in Education (or closely related field) or EdD preferred, Masters degree in Education or closely related field accepted.

* Evidence of or potential for excellence in university teaching, including use of evidence-based best practices in teaching and learning.

* Teaching experience at the PK-12 and collegiate level.

* Knowledge of state and national teacher education requirements.

Please provide a cover letter, CV, teaching philosophy, sample syllabi for university courses (if applicable), copies of transcripts for all degrees, and contact information for three letters of

recommendation. Letters of recommendation will be solicited at a later date for finalists. Please name files as "Lastname_CV," etc.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Tony DeCesare, search committee chair, at .

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision, and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bonafide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

The Simulation Education Specialist supports the design, implementation, and evaluation of simulation-based and skills-based learning experiences within the School of Nursing. This position collaborates with faculty and simulation staff to deliver high-quality, evidence-based simulation and skills training that promotes clinical reasoning, psychomotor competency, and safe patient care. The specialist ensures all simulation and skills activities align with course objectives, accreditation standards, and current best practices in nursing education.

Simulation Design and Facilitation

• Collaborate with faculty and content experts to design, plan, and implement simulation- and clinical skills learning experiences aligned with program and course outcomes.
• Teach, demonstrate, and evaluate nursing skills and procedures in the skills laboratory and simulation environments using evidence-based techniques.
• Develop realistic clinical and procedural scenarios that integrate core nursing skills, professional standards, and safety competencies.
• Facilitate pre-briefings, simulation sessions, and structured debriefings using established frameworks (e.g., INACSL Standards, NLN Jeffries Simulation Theory).
• Adapt simulations to accommodate diverse learners and clinical contexts.
• Provide direct instruction and remediation for students in foundational and advanced psychomotor nursing skills.
• Maintain a supportive and psychologically safe learning environment that encourages student engagement and self-reflection.

• Partner with course coordinators to ensure simulation and skills activities are intentionally integrated throughout the nursing curriculum.
• Assess student performance in both simulation and skills competencies, providing timely, constructive feedback to support growth.
• Collaborate in the development and use of rubrics, checklists, and objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs) for skill assessment.
• Collect and analyze simulation and skills data to support continuous quality improvement and accreditation reporting.

• Provide training and mentorship to faculty and staff in simulation pedagogy, debriefing techniques, skills lab evaluation techniques, and equipment use.
• Promote consistent application of best practices in simulation and skills-based nursing education.

• Collaborate with simulation technologists to ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance of manikins, task trainers, and audiovisual systems.
• Maintain simulation equipment, supplies, inventory, and digital assets in coordination with operations staff.
• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues during simulation activities.

• Participate in simulation-related scholarship, research, and grant initiatives.
• Contribute to program assessment, evaluation, and accreditation efforts related to simulation.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; Master's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current, unencumbered RN license.
• Minimum of three years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Experience teaching or facilitating simulation and/or clinical skills learning.
• Strong understanding of simulation pedagogy, clinical competency assessment, and debriefing methods.

• Certification as a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) or eligibility within one year of hire.
• Experience with high-fidelity manikins, task trainers, and audiovisual systems (e.g., Laerdal, CAE, Gaumard, SimCapture).
• Experience teaching across multiple levels of a nursing curriculum (pre-licensure, RN-to-BSN, or graduate).
• Demonstrated commitment to interprofessional education and evidence-based practice.

• Clinical and procedural teaching expertise
• Educational design and facilitation
• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Technological proficiency in simulation systems
• Assessment and evaluation of nursing competencies
• Team collaboration and leadership
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

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The Education Department at Saint Xavier University seeks university coordinators and supervisors to provide school-side support in assessing student teachers, practicum students, and residency students currently enrolled in various undergraduate and graduate teacher preparation programs. University Supervisors and Coordinators serve as resources for student teachers and act as liaisons between the University and the field. They offer experienced and objective perspectives on overall classroom effectiveness.

UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR [Student Teaching and Practicum]

• Observe and gather assessment data on lessons conducted by student teachers [minimum of 5 visits during the 16-week student teaching experience OR 3 visits during the 16-week practicum experience for undergraduate elementary education students]
• Provide descriptive feedback on a student teacher's execution of professional responsibilities (lesson planning, implementation, and assessment, classroom interaction, maintenance of records)
• Help the student teacher relate teaching theory to classroom practice (e.g., discuss reasons for selecting materials and methods)
• Help student teachers develop consistent classroom management practices conducive to learning, promoting respect for others and cultural and linguistic diversity.
• Supervisors are assigned supervision of a maximum of 10 student teaching and/or practicum students.

UNIVERSITY COORDINATOR [Alternative Licensure Residency]:

• Conduct weekly observations of the candidate engaged in teaching and provide formal written and verbal feedback conferences (face-to-face or virtual, depending upon school schedules) focusing on areas of strengths and continuous improvement following the Danielson Observation model
• Provide individualized professional development as needed
• Review and provide feedback on candidates' lesson plans, reflections, and instructional schedule
• Collaborate with the school principal in the evaluation of candidates, e.g., content-specific curriculum competencies (NAEYC), formative (at the end of Residency I), and summative evaluation (at the end of Residency II) of candidates.
• Coordinators are assigned supervision of a maximum of 7 alternative licensure residency students.

UNIVERSITY SUPERVISOR [Student Teaching and Practicum]

• Three or more years of P-12 teaching experience and/or related contemporary professional experience
• Certification in the area of supervision
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent people skills and organizational skills
• Bachelors Degree

UNIVERSITY COORDINATOR [Alternative Licensure Residency]:

• Minimum of four years of teaching experience in grades PreK-12 (Illinois Professional Educators License with an endorsement in Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle Level, and/or Secondary Education preferred)
• Experience with observation tools, conferencing techniques, and effective feedback models
• Successful completion of the prequalification process and passing of the required assessment training/teacher evaluator training

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We are currently hiring a full-time School Social Worker in Cook County, IL, for the remainder of the 2025–2026 school year.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support early learners in a collaborative, student-centered environment. You'll play a vital role in fostering social-emotional growth and behavioral development among elementary students, making a lasting impact during this critical stage of education.

Position Details:

• Position: School Social Worker
• Location: Cook County, IL
• Guaranteed Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• Start date: ASAP

Responsibilities:

• Provide direct social-emotional and behavioral support.
• Participate in IEP meetings and help develop service plans.
• Collaborate with educators, families, and related service providers.
• Deliver both individual and small group counseling.
• Maintain documentation and support compliance efforts.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with School Social Worker (SSW) required.
• Experience working with elementary students.
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed care and early intervention.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply:

If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Religious Studies.

SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within our student body.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

We invite you to join our team and submit your application today!

Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

• "MA, MDiv, MTS, or DMin in Theology; PhD, ThD, or STD with expertise in Catholic Systematic or Historical Theology is preferred.
• Evidence of effective teaching

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.

Saint Xavier University prides itself on its Mercy mission and excellent teaching prowess. We are seeking adjunct faculty members to teach Spanish.

SXU faculty are dedicated to high-quality teaching for its diverse student population. We strive to facilitate student success in learning, and to meet the individual educational needs of each individual within our student body.

The successful adjunct candidate will be committed to teaching in a multicultural environment and welcome the opportunity to work with students with diverse learning abilities. Opportunities may exist to teach a flexible schedule that may include teaching assignments during days, evenings, and weekends, as needed. Adjuncts can teach up to two sections of undergraduate courses per semester.

Adjuncts are paid by stipend on a biweekly basis beginning on the first payroll following the course add/drop date.

We invite you to join our team and submit your application today!

Adjunct Faculty instructors at Saint Xavier University are responsible for course planning and instruction in classroom, lab, and/or clinical settings. Courses may be conducted in various delivery modes, such as in-person, online, hybrid and/or blended formats, with a preference towards in-person instruction. In addition, adjunct faculty are responsible for student evaluation, departmental communication, and timely and accurate submission of required paperwork related to instruction.

* Applicants should have at minimum a Master's degree in Spanish, Hispanic Literatures or Linguistic or a closely related field.
* Teaching experience.

Please include a:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of your unofficial transcripts
- Three references

Official transcripts may be requested further into the selection process.

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.