Elementary Educator: Innovate, Inspire & Collaborate

Cambridge Lakes Charter School; Hampshire Township (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition-Free Preschool

Student Loan Assistance

Competitive Retirement Benefits (TRS)

Health insurance

Job summary

Cambridge Lakes Charter School is seeking a Full-time Professional Faculty member to educate students across grade levels with a focus on inquiry-based, project-driven learning and experiential experiences aligned to our values of curiosity, resilience, and collaboration.

The role emphasizes designing engaging instruction, partnering with families and leadership, and participating in our Professional Excellence Framework to foster growth and excellence in a collaborative school community.

Qualifications

• Minimum B.A/B.S. degree in teaching from an accredited institution.
• Some faculty positions may require a graduate/terminal degree, or certificate, pending need.
• Charter schools may employ non-certified teachers if they have a bachelor's, graduate, or terminal degree and meet other qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging, learning experiences aligned to our values, challenge every student, and inspire excellence across all content areas and grade levels.
• Employ a range of research-based instructional strategies aligned to our instructional model that support inquiry, project-based, and experiential approaches to address the whole child and support the growth of all learners.
• Partner with colleagues, families, and school leadership to align curriculum, communicate student progress, and contribute to a culture of shared responsibility.
• Engage fully in Cambridge Lakes' Professional Excellence Framework and all professional responsibilities as outlined in the Guide to Excellence and Employee Handbook.

Skills

Instructional design

Project-based learning

Inquiry-based approaches

Education

B.A./B.S. degree in teaching

Graduate/terminal degree (preferred)

Job description

Cambridge Lakes Charter School is seeking a Full-time Professional Faculty member to educate students across grade levels with a focus on inquiry-based, project-driven learning and experiential experiences aligned to our values of curiosity, resilience, and collaboration.

The role emphasizes designing engaging instruction, partnering with families and leadership, and participating in our Professional Excellence Framework to foster growth and excellence in a collaborative school community.