Middle School Teacher (Math, Science)

Middle School Teacher

Christopher House closes the opportunity gap through a continuum of schools that closes through personalized learning and immersive family supports starting at birth. We operate accredited early learning, elementary, and out of school time programs grounded in research-based curricula and high-quality instruction.

OUR VALUES

Commitment to Excellence

Achievement & Perseverance

Respect & Compassion

Equity

OUR BELIEFS

Children and Families thrive when:

· Education begins at birth and continues throughout life, with parents as their children’s first teacher;

· Home environments nurture literacy, achievement, and children’s success;

· Parents have high standards and set high expectations for themselves, their children, and children’s schools;

· Professionally trained teachers know their students as individuals;

· Evaluations and program improvements are data driven;

· Parents and staff work together to continuously evaluate and improve programming;

· Education includes the development of creativity and perseverance and is multi-disciplinary in order to foster each child’s unique strengths and interests;

· Developing independent, creative, life-long researchers, education includes curriculum designed to help scholars develop socially and emotionally as well as cognitively;

· Diversity is celebrated and explored so that learners develop broad perspectives on life and learning; and,

· Parents and caregivers support their children financially and emotionally.

Position Description: Middle School Teacher

Reports to: Principal

Status: Exempt

POSITION OBJECTIVE

· Plan and deliver project-based learning that is sequenced and aligned to the Common Core Standards. The candidate should be familiar with and able to actively use a wide range of strategies including incorporating student choice and voice, integration through collaboration with the rest of the teaching team, and ability to teach and manage with a whole-child approach. Teacher should possess excitement and proven track record in a dynamic learning environment.

Responsibilities:

· Build quality relationships with students

· Establish a culture of high expectations, which includes standards mastery and high school/college preparation for students

· Encourage the exploration of learning opportunities and persevere with challenging tasks

· Engage and support students in learning by using a variety of instructional strategies and resources to respond to students’ diverse needs and by engaging students in problem solving and critical thinking skills, using culturally relevant examples

· Work towards developing and maintaining cultural competencies

· Instruct students in citizenship and character education

· Engage in planning and implementation processes to ensure a safe and nurturing learning environment for students

· Work closely with agency’s family support and youth development programs to ensure the needs of students are met

· Work with, and host, community partners to enhance classroom learning

· Develop a strong home-school relationship with the families to ensure effective communication to best meet the needs of students.

· Prepare progress and report cards and conduct parent-teacher conferences three times a year.

· Meet with families as needed and serve as a positive representative for Christopher House

· Communicate school-wide and agency-wide events to parents

· Work collaboratively with a teaching partner to meet the needs of all students in the classroom

· Make contributions to school culture outside of the classroom through leadership participation in field trips, special events and other school functions

· Work closely with special education, support staff and administration to provide necessary accommodations and modifications for students

· Act as an advocate for children and families to the agency, the community and the professional field

· Provide parents with resources that will enable them to act as advocates for their children and families

· Utilize data-driven assessment, including classroom assessment tools, student surveys, BAS, DESSA, PARCC and NWEA, to inform curriculum and instructional choices

· Participate in regular data and assessment review sessions to differentiate instruction and create more effective classroom learning

· Complete necessary assessments, reports and records in an accurate and timely manner

Qualifications:

· Strong alignment with Christopher House’s Values and Mission;

· Strong work ethic coupled with a proactive problem-solving approach;

· Three years teaching experience in an urban setting strongly preferred;

· Math or Science/STEAM teaching experience highly desired

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education or similar degree required

· PEL license with Science or Math endorsement required

· Additional endorsements in ELA, ESL strongly preferred

Christopher House is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or, any other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,000.00 - $77,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Professional Educator License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60639: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $61,000 - $77,000