English Language Arts Teacher/ESL SY26-27

Noble Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Schools in Chicago is hiring an ELA Lead Teacher + ESL Coordinator to provide high-quality, culturally responsive instruction while supporting students' academic growth. The role involves collaborating with educational teams, communicating with families, and making data-informed curriculum decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for teaching, a Bachelor's degree, and a dedication to anti-racism and equity in education. Compensation ranges from $60,000 to $81,000.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Mastery and enthusiasm for the academic subject.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned ELA intervention instruction.
• Serve as campus ESL Coordinator.
• Communicate with families on ESL accommodations.
• Collaborate with teams to support student success.

Skills

Data-informed curriculum design

Culturally responsive teaching

Communication with families

Collaboration with educational staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Active Illinois Teaching License (preferred)

Job description

Gary Comer Schools - ELA Lead Teacher + ESL Coordinator

Positions Available at: Gary Comer Schools - ELA Lead Teacher + ESL Coordinator

About Noble

Noble is Chicago’s highest‑performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under‑resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first‑generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice‑filled lives.

We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.

Clear, Consistent and Connected

• Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy‑to‑understand procedures, routines, and “what to do” directions in all spaces.
• Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
• Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.

Key Job Responsibilities

• ELA Lead Teacher with some ESL Coordination
• Deliver rigorous, standards‑aligned ELA intervention instruction to students across multiple class sections
• Serve as campus ESL Coordinator for a small ESL student population
• Communicate with families and partner with teachers on ESL accommodations
• Create or execute curriculum that is backwards planned from academic standards
• Provide instruction that is culturally responsive and culturally sustaining
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices
• Execute Noble’s student code of conduct with fidelity in order to create a positive, structured learning environment where students are safe and supported and empowered to grow academically
• Collaborate with grade‑level teams, special education staff, and school leadership to support student success

Ideal Qualifications

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and lead exemplary lives
• Proven track record of results in previous roles
• Self‑awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for your academic subject
• Proven commitment to serving students of color and contributing to anti‑racism in practice and disposition

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full‑time basis
• Active Illinois Teaching License preferred

Why Join Noble

At Noble Schools, we don’t just teach art; we cultivate creativity and imagination. You’ll join a community of educators committed to excellence and equity, with a mission to empower students to succeed and lead exemplary lives.

Compensation & Benefits

We strive to be the best place to work. We offer a predictable salary schedule for teachers, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in‑use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding financial benefits for teachers to obtain licensure while teaching at Noble. Compensations range is $60,000-$81,000

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.