1st Grade Inquiry-Driven Teacher | Collaborative & Data‑Driven

Namaste Charter School 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

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.