What are the responsibilities and job description for the ESL Teacher position at Chicago High School For The Arts?
ESL Teacher for the 2024-2025 Academic Year
The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) is seeking a passionate and skilled ESL Teacher to join our team for the 2024-2025 academic school year. As a premier institution developing the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar-artists, we are looking for an ESL Teacher who thrives in a rigorous, creative, and student-focused environment. If youre ready to make an impact, this is the role for you!
About ChiArts
At ChiArts, we combine intensive pre-professional arts training with a comprehensive college-preparatory curriculum. Our mission is to foster artistic and academic excellence while supporting the whole student. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive environment that reflects the richness of our students talents and backgrounds.
Position Summary
The ideal ESL Teacher will create a dynamic learning environment that challenges and inspires students to achieve high academic standards while meeting their individual language development needs. Our ESL Teacher will differentiate instruction, design engaging lessons, and use data-driven strategies to ensure all students thrive.
Key Responsibilities
As an ESL Teacher, you will:
- Implement trauma-informed, restorative justice, and anti-racist teaching practices.
- Prepare and deliver engaging lessons and units that foster oral and written language proficiency, critical thinking, and ethical application.
- Develop tailored strategies to help students succeed in both ChiArts curriculum and standardized assessments.
- Collaborate with colleagues to establish best practices for our diverse student population.
- Design, administer, and evaluate student assessments to measure growth and inform instruction.
- Integrate technology to enhance learning experiences.
- Demonstrate strong classroom management skills aligned with our school code of conduct.
- Provide consistent, meaningful feedback on student progress.
- Actively participate in professional development, faculty meetings, and school events.
- Serve as a student advisor and contribute to the advisory program.
- Maintain regular communication with parents to support student success.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role, the ESL Teacher must have:
- A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.
- Illinois PEL with endorsements in ESL or a related field.
- Experience working with at-risk youth and diverse student populations.
- Strong curriculum development skills and knowledge of backward design principles.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- A commitment to reflective teaching practices and continuous improvement.
- The ability to collaborate effectively with teams and adapt to new challenges.
Salary and Benefits
- Full-time position with a competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement options.
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Application Process
Ready to join ChiArts as our new ESL Teacher? Apply now by visiting www.chiarts.org. Be sure to include:
- A thoughtful cover letter expressing your interest in the ESL Teacher position.
- Your updated resume.
- A copy of your Professional Educator License (PEL).
- Contact information for 3-5 professional references (including name, title, relationship, email, and phone number).
Note: All applications are subject to verification, and employment is contingent upon a successful reference and background check. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
About Diversity and Inclusion at ChiArts
ChiArts is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive community for all. We embrace the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance in our hiring practices and workplace culture.
Join us at ChiArts and help shape the future of young, talented students as our next ESL Teacher!
