7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher
- Employer
- Distinctive Schools
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- Salary
- Competitive
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- Job Category
- Teaching, English / Reading / Language Arts Teacher, Math Teacher
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Job Details
Position Title: 7th & 8th Grade Math Teacher
F.T.E: 1.0
Location: 11530 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, IL 60628
Reports To: School Director
Start Date: Fall 2021
The Mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.
Position Description:
A Distinctive Middle School Teacher will inspire young minds, build strong interpersonal relationships with students and share a commitment to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. This person will:
Requirements:
Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:
Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
F.T.E: 1.0
Location: 11530 S. Prairie Ave., Chicago, IL 60628
Reports To: School Director
Start Date: Fall 2021
The Mission of Distinctive Schools, an educational practice leader committed to social justice and the elevation of access and achievement in historically marginalized communities, is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.
Position Description:
A Distinctive Middle School Teacher will inspire young minds, build strong interpersonal relationships with students and share a commitment to ensuring that every child achieves their full potential. This person will:
- Design, prepare and deliver dynamic lesson plans and instructional materials that engage students in 21st century learning experiences
- Provide opportunities that challenge students to think critically
- Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
- Has a mindset of using restorative justice approach with discipline
- Monitor progress to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth
- Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development
- Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse social-emotional, cultural, economic and ability backgrounds
- Work closely with team members and parents to best meet the needs to students
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Illinois Professional Educators License
- Content Area Endorsement
Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:
- We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students
- We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way
- Distinctive Schools was named one of Crain's 2021 Best Places to Work in Chicago; culture is at the heart of what we do
- We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city
- We offer a great benefits package for full time employees (Medical; Dental; Vision; PTO; 403b match, discounted gym membership, tuition reimbursement options, referral bonus)
- 4% pension contribution
- Salaries starting at $50,000 for licensed teachers
Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
Company
Distinctive Schools operates high-performing public charter schools in Chicago and Metro-Detroit. Our mission is to support each child in becoming an engaged and curious learner, a confident self-advocate, and a creative problem-solver by setting high expectations and nurturing a positive culture that honors diversity, collaboration, and optimism.
Company info
- Location
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910 W. Van Buren St. #315
Chicago
IL
60607
US
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