Great Lakes Academy Teacher

Great Lakes Academy is a high performing charter school that opened in 2014. For the 2020-2021 academic year we will be serving students in grades K-7 and will continue to add a grade level annually to reach K-8. We are seeking high capacity, fiercely positive, growth-oriented Teachers for the 2020-2021 school year. We are hiring the following teaching roles:
• Special Education (K-7)
• Elementary Teachers (K-4)
• Middle School Math
• Middle School Science
• Middle School ELA

Job Description

A Great Lakes Academy Teacher will be a part of a team of game-changing teachers working to change the face of education on the Southeast Side of Chicago. Our Teachers take responsibility for the high academic achievement and character development of every child in their classrooms. Each grade consists of co-teachers who work collaboratively for student success.

Job Outputs

Demonstrates a classroom culture that is fiercely positive and devotes the majority of time to instruction rather than discipline

Instills a joy of learning in students and works to develop motivated and self-monitoring learners with the skills to set, monitor and meet academic and SEL goals

Employs previous experience, best practices, and creativity to connect with students to ensure student achievement on interim and state tests demonstrates an average of 85% mastery; student achievement on STEP averages 4 STEPs of growth per year; 90% of students meet or exceed NWEA growth goals

Establishes relationships with students' families, cultivating engaging, rigorous learning environments for our students in and out of the classroom

Consistently models the BE GREAT Great Lakes Academy core values: Bravery, Endurance, Growth, Responsibility, Enthusiasm, Achievement, and Team

Develops a strong relationship with, and contributes to the development of, fellow teachers; collaborates with all staff members across team, grade level and experience

Job Responsibilities

Writes and delivers lesson plans that are engaging and effective per student data

Implements classroom instruction that supports the social-emotional growth of students

Cultivates positive, collaborative relationships with families and consistent communication with families

Assesses and evaluates student growth; action plans on class-wide, group-wide and individual basis in response to student data

Creates a classroom culture that develops in students the BE GREAT core values and independent learning skills

Participates and grows tremendously during annual four-week staff orientation and training

Provides meaningful feedback to colleagues and collaborates and shares ideas and lessons with colleagues

Competencies

Outstanding classroom management that relies on positive, proactive reinforcement of high behavioral standards

Strong relationship builder with students, families, and other staff members

Critical thinker with ability to analyze data and adjust plans to improve student achievement

Growth mindset and ability to accept and implement feedback

Ability to work collaboratively and without ego

Willingness to place student achievement as highest goal

Self-reflective, with a drive to continually grow as a teacher

Willingness to work hard and the flexibility to work through start-up challenges

Ability to quickly learn and implement technology innovations in the classroom

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree is required.

Teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting preferred, but not required

Valid IL State Certification

ESL Certification preferred, but not required

Belief in and alignment with Great Lakes Academy's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Culture Fit- Do these words describe you?
Fiercely positive, Hard-working, Intelligent, Team oriented, Organized, Sense of humor, Belief in the power of education, Humble, Self-reflective, Goal-oriented, Enthusiastic, Growth Oriented

To Apply
Email your resume and cover letter to Claire Hunt at hiring@glachicago.org and complete the online application at glachicago.org

As an equal opportunity employer, Great Lakes Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law