Seeking passionate teachers (new, interested, and experienced) for the best students in Chicago!

Benefits of teaching in a Big Shoulders Fund school:

• "Scholar Impact" $5,000 stipend in addition to salary for qualifying* teachers
• "U Partner" $2,500 stipend in addition to salary for qualifying* teachers
• Tuition assistance available for licensure, higher degrees, and endorsements
• Personalized leadership pathways
• Paid professional development and empowering peer networking

*Holds BA/BS in education or related field; holds Professional Educator License (PEL).

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional Educator License (preferred)
• Experience working with students (preferred)

Position Overview Essential Job Functions

• Demonstrate passion and skill for working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
• Manage student behavior by establishing a strong classroom culture that integrates safe and equitable structures and routines to create a positive and nurturing environment.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active, differentiated.
• Use relevant tools and strategies, including technology, to meet the needs of all students.
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the instructional environment and work towards common school goals.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development through formative and summative assessments.
• Encourage parent and community involvement.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

All teachers will be hired and employed by the Archdiocese of Chicago. All teachers will receive a variety of support from Big Shoulders Fund.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and the students/schools it serves.