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JOIN THE JAM TEAM
Do your best work with students who need you
At JAM Teaching and Consulting, meaningful learning happens when students feel understood, supported, and challenged in the right ways. We work closely with students, families, and schools to understand how each child learns and build strategies that grow both skills and confidence. If that's the kind of work that lights you up, we'd love to meet you.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Educators who think deeply about how kids learn
We collaborate with a range of professionals who support students in individualized ways, including classroom teachers, learning specialists, special education teachers, literacy specialists, executive functioning coaches, educational consultants, and clinicians who work alongside families. Many of our students have complex learning profiles, so we especially value people who meet challenges with curiosity, patience, and flexibility.
WAYS TO WORK WITH US
Two main roles, one shared approach
Depending on your background, there are two primary ways to work with JAM.
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​​Tutors and Learning Specialists
work directly with students on skill development and learning strategies, from reading, writing, and math to executive functioning and support for students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. You'll help students build stronger academic foundations while growing their confidence and independence.
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Educational Consultants
work more broadly with families, helping them understand a child's learning profile and navigate decisions. That can mean reviewing evaluations, guiding families through school, joining meetings, helping develop plans, and collaborating with other professionals. You'll help families find clarity and direction in complicated moments.
WHAT WE VALUE
Relationships come first
The educators who thrive here tend to share a few things: a student-centered approach, strong communication with students, families, and schools, patience and flexibility with diverse learners, and genuine curiosity about how kids learn. Above all, they know how to build trusting relationships, because that's the foundation everything else is built on.
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IS THIS A GOOD FIT?
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This work is likely for you if...
You enjoy building real relationships with students, you're curious about how different learners process information, you value individualized instruction over one-size-fits-all, you're comfortable collaborating with families and other professionals, and you approach challenges with patience and creative problem-solving.​
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It may not be the right fit if...
You prefer highly scripted, curriculum-driven instruction, short-term homework help over deeper skill building, minimal family communication, or large classroom settings over individualized work. Our work often means slowing down to understand a student and building for long-term growth.
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THE DETAILS
Support students in a way that fits your life
Working with JAM means doing meaningful work while keeping real flexibility in your schedule. Sessions happen in person across Chicago and the suburbs or virtually, depending on the student and the role.
