2nd Grade Teacher

Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School; Gary (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong culture

Community engagement

Academic coaching

PD opportunities

Leadership opportunities

Staff recognition

Job summary

Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School in Gary, Indiana invites applications for a 2nd Grade Teacher. We light the way so our scholars can lead their lives, with a K-12 program and a strong emphasis on preparing students for four-year colleges and beyond.

We seek courageous, mission-driven educators who believe every scholar can succeed and are committed to equity, feedback, and ongoing professional development within a collaborative school culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education required or preferred.
• Indiana Dept. of Ed. teaching license or progress toward license required.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Indiana teaching license or progress toward license

Job description

2nd Grade Teacher

Northwest Indiana Lighthouse Charter School Gary, Indiana, United States

We light the way, so our scholars can lead their lives.

We offer a K-12 education that equips scholars with the life-ready skills and academic proficiency they need to thrive in the college or career of their choosing. We embrace their diverse backgrounds, academic abilities, and passions, so each of our scholars can graduate confident in who they are and ready to pursue a purposeful life.

Looking for courageous and mission-driven teachers who inspire all scholars to see and realize their own brilliance and limitless potential.

If you are wondering if you should apply and NWILCS is the place for you, we encourage you to take a chance, bring your questions, and learn more about us throughout the interview process.

What NWILCS Can Offer You:

• A strong organizational culture , focused on our mission of preparing all scholars for four-year colleges and beyond.
• A school with a strong commitment to community and family engagement .
• An academic coach who provides consistent, relevant, and individualized feedback based on individual growth needs.
• Ongoing internal Professional Development with additional opportunities for external PD as approved by the school leader.
• The opportunity to grow as a professional and advance to leadership roles in the organization such as grade level lead, instructional coach, culture dean, and other leadership opportunities.
• Leadership teams that are supportive, reflective and seek out teacher voice and feedback .
• Staff recognition and appreciation throughout the year including staff spotlights, events and celebrations.

Requirements:

• A strong belief that all scholars can succeed!
• A Bachelor's Degree - Preferably in Education
• An Indiana Dept. Of Ed. Teaching license OR verifiable progress toward your license.