Career Services and Job Search Information

Part-Time Jobs for Education Majors
It is essential for you to gain practical experience with children or teens in order to build your teaching skills as well as your resume. Fortunately, there are many kinds of part-time jobs available to education majors. One option (for graduate students) is to become a substitute teacher. In addition, Education Career Services posts several part time vacancies each week from employers who are looking for education majors. Recent employers include the YMCA, schools, park districts, and community agencies which offer programs for children and youth. Some recent jobs include: tutor, teacher's aide, teacher for preschool gym class, GED instructor, director of afterschool program, and coach.

Part time jobs in the city and suburbs are available online for DePaul students and alumni. Please write Lynn Bryan for the password.

You will probably need a resume and cover letter for these positions. Check our web pages for assistance.

Teacher's Assistant Positions
There are many types of teacher's assistant positions in schools. You should apply directly to the school principal for these positions. In Chicago Public Schools, you can also apply at the Employee Support Personnel Office (125 S. Clark). Or, visit Chicago Public Schools Human Resources: look for Educational Support Personnel.

Coaching
Coaching is an excellent way to build your marketability while working on your teaching certificate. In order to be a coach in Illinois, you must be either a certified teacher or possess Coaching Certification from the American Sport Education Program. For more information about ASEP Certification, visit the web site of trainer Mike Small; click on ASEP Coaching Certification.

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The Chicago Park District has many programs for children and teens from arts and crafts to yoga. They are seeking staff year round. Visit their web site for more information, or stop by one of these regional centers to see a job vacancy listing, posted twice a month:

• Riis Park, 6221 West Wrightwood
• Warren Park, 6601 North Western Avenue
• Foster Park, 1440 West 84th Street
• South Shore Cultural Center, 7059 South Lake Shore Drive
• Kennicott Park, 4434 South Lake Park Avenue
• Administration Building Application Counter, 425 E. McFetridge Drive

They also have a job hotline, 312-747-1513.

Tutoring/Mentoring
There are many oppotunities to tutor and mentor children and teens in Chicagoland. Two good sources to locate these opportunities are:
TutorMentorExchange.net and Tutor/Mentor Connection

DePaul's Tutoring Program also hires DePaul students to tutor children in Chicago Public Schools.

Learn more about:

• Job Search Tools:

  • Education Job Search Resources
  • The Job Search Process
  • Job Fairs
  • Locating Vacancies

• Online Tools for:

  • Writing a Teacher's Resume
  • Writing a Cover Letter
  • Interviewing Tips
  • Preparing a Portfolio

• Researching Schools/School Addresses
• Salary Information
• Credentials
• Teaching in Other States
• Teaching Overseas

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For More Information:

Lynn Bryan, Director
Education Career Services
DePaul School of Education
Schmitt Academic Center, Room 481
2320 N. Kenmore, Chicago IL 60614
phone: 773-325-1652
fax: 773-325-7713