Dynamic Primary STEM Teacher: Inspire, Plan, Grow

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options

Vision

Pension Plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a full-time Teacher for the Southwest Side location. The role requires planning engaging instructional lessons, maintaining accurate progress records, and applying current teaching methods to support student learning.

Ideal candidates will meet Illinois certification requirements (PEL or ELS) and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with families and staff while promoting positive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience. Successful completion of all student teaching requirements as well as all course work required to obtain the appropriate teaching certificate(s) issued by the Illinois State Board of Education.
• License Requirements: Teachers must possess at least one of the following valid teaching licenses issued by the Illinois State Board of Education: Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), properly endorsed for this position.
• Knowledge, Abilities, and Skill. Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements, knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques.
• Ability to modify instruction to meet student needs, ability to cooperate with the school faculty and administration in the development and implementation of an articulated program of instruction, ability to work effectively with pupils, parents and guardians, staff members, and community representatives in providing an appropriate educational program; ability to understand the physical, intellectual, social, and emotional patterns of pupils.
• Skill in the application of contemporary principles and practices of teaching, good oral and written communication skills, good interpersonal skills, skill in exercising sound and professional judgment.

Responsibilities

• Plan instructional lessons and maintain accurate records of pupils' progress.
• Apply contemporary teaching methods and tailor instruction to meet student needs.
• Establish classroom rules and discipline in the classroom and school areas.
• Communicate with parents/guardians about academic progress, attendance and conduct.

Skills

Subject matter knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Teaching certificate requirements

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a full-time Teacher for the Southwest Side location. The role requires planning engaging instructional lessons, maintaining accurate progress records, and applying current teaching methods to support student learning.

Ideal candidates will meet Illinois certification requirements (PEL or ELS) and demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with families and staff while promoting positive student outcomes.