Middle School EnglishTeacher

Science Academy of Chicago is seeking a strong, experienced middle school English teacher to add to our ELA team for the 2025-26 school year who is a child-centered professional with a high degree of energy, flexibility, and initiative as well as well-developed interpersonal skills.

• Is responsible for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills to students. Their role varies depending on grade level, but typically includes lesson planning, classroom management, and student assessment
• Teach literature, grammar, vocabulary, and composition to enhance students' reading and writing skills
• Expectations are that teachers will practice reflective teaching strategies and seek continuous self-improvement
• Strong classroom management with experience teaching in a structured classroom environment
• Collaborate with grade level teachers and promote cross curricular projects
• Ability to communicate concrete and abstract concepts to students
• Ability to spot and cultivate creativity
• Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment
• Monitor progress to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth
• Provide individualized support to students who need extra help with reading and writing
• Integrate technology and multimedia resources to enhance learning
• Encourage a love for literature and writing by exposing students to a diverse range of texts
• 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
• Align all curriculum to CCSS
• Experience with teaching accelerated curriculum
• Experience with strong classroom management
• Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in English, Education, or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Strong knowledge of English literature, writing techniques, and grammar
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Experience in differentiated instruction and student-centered teaching methods
• Illinois Professional Educator License is Preferred
• Job Type: Full-time

Benefits: Health (BCBS HMO or PPO), and 401(k) options are offered to full-time employees

Experience:

Teaching: 3 years (Preferred)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000