1st Grade Classroom Teacher

BlueGreen Alliance Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Namaste Charter School in Chicago is seeking a dedicated 1st Grade Classroom Teacher who fosters curiosity, growth, and achievement. The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues and a growth mindset to support diverse learners.

The teacher will co-plan, co-instruct, and assess with teams, using resources like Amplify CKLA and i-Ready to deliver standards-based instruction and engage families as partners in education.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Teaching License.
• Experience collaborating with colleagues to deliver inclusive instruction.
• Commitment to data-driven instruction and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Co-plan, co-instruct, and co-assess with staff to deliver accessible, standards-based instruction to individual students, small groups, and the whole class.
• Adapt instruction using provided curricular resources to meet diverse learner needs.
• Use data and assessments to drive instructional decisions and improve student outcomes.
• Manage student behavior with a school-wide system.
• Plan and lead targeted small-group instruction.

Skills

Flexibility

Unit planning

Accommodations

Co-plan/co-instruct

Data-driven instruction

Engagement techniques

Common Core Standards

Organization

Behavior management

Small group instruction

Family engagement

Educational advocacy

Professionalism

Education

Illinois Teaching License

Job description

The 1st Grade Classroom Teacher is a dynamic and inquiry-driven instructor who is dedicated to fostering student curiosity, growth, and achievement. They value collaboration with colleagues, and embody a growth mindset.

Key Competencies: Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Flexibility to adapt instruction in the moment to meet student needs in an inquiry-driven space.
• Ability to create and adapt unit plans using provided curricular resources such as Amplify CKLA, i-Ready and Fundations.
• Implementation of accommodations and modifications.
• Co-plan, co-instruct, and co-assess with diverse learner teacher(s) and other staff to deliver accessible, standards-based instruction to individual students, small groups, and the whole class
• Interest in working collaboratively and reflecting on practices to improve instruction for all students.
• Ability to use a variety of engagement techniques to promote student learning.
• Ability to unpack Common Core Standards.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to using data and assessment to drive instruction.
• Willingness to consistently manage student behavior employing school-wide system.
• Ability to plan and lead small group targeted instruction.
• Willingness to engage with families as partners in their child’s education.
• Dedication to actively engaging parents in educational advocacy for their children.
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism.

Qualifications:

Valid Illinois Teaching License

Salary & Benefits:

Salary and benefits determined in accordance with collective bargaining agreement, based on relevant experience

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

Namaste Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools Namaste does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.