English/Language Arts Teacher (Senior HS 9-12) - PLA

Charterconnection.com LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) is seeking an enthusiastic English/Language Arts Teacher for its alternative high school. This role focuses on engaging students who have struggled in traditional academic settings, providing them with the support and educational pathways necessary for success. Candidates will benefit from exceptional opportunities, including a Master's Degree program at Voorhees University offered free of charge.

Benefits

Earn a Master's Degree from Voorhees University free of charge

Qualifications

• Must maintain current Illinois Certification with subject area endorsement.
• Teaching experience in a Blended Classroom required.
• Ability to partner with students individually and in groups.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging learning experiences for students in Language Arts.
• Foster strong student relationships to enhance learning.
• Actively participate in team efforts to support student success.

Skills

Cultural sensitivity

Student engagement

Technology integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Professional Educator's license

Job description

English/Language Arts Teacher (Senior HS 9-12) - PLA

English/Language Arts Teacher (Senior HS 9-12) - PLA

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Job Description

YCCS has an exceptional benefit when you become a member of our family! Earn a Master's Degree from Voorhees University in just 14 months free of charge to all accepted candidates!

Job Description

YCCS has an exceptional benefit when you become a member of our family! Earn a Master's Degree from Voorhees University in just 14 months free of charge to all accepted candidates!

Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) is inviting a creative, energetic, and enthusiastic English/Language Arts Teacher (K-12) to work in our small alternative high school setting. Dedicated to serving off-track and out-of-schools students, Youth Connection Charter School was founded in 1997 to provide alternative learning pathways to high school graduation and career success. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching with an ability to engage students in the learning process, while creating good student relationships of mutual trust. They will know how to make learning engaging and meaningful, effectively use technology, and be an active team member who fosters student success.

YCCS is seeking teachers to share our commitment to educating students - if you are an educator who truly believes in your students and their success, contact us now to begin to make a difference!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a Professional Educator’s license with Secondary English endorsement
• Teaching experience in a Blended Classroom
• Must maintain current Illinois Certification with subject area endorsement
• Must demonstrate the experience, beliefs, attitude and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the student population served
• Ability to partner with students individually, in family or in group, to help mobilize resources and inner capacity to address barriers to their success
• Knowledge of principles and practices of staff, school, and organizational development
• Reports to the Principal
  
  

Company Description

Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) provides high-performing high school options in 17 campuses across Chicago. YCCS serves youth ages 16 to 21, providing a better chance in contrast to traditional school environments where our students did not succeed or were failed by the system.

YCCS has an exceptional benefit when you become a member of our family! Earn a Master's Degree from Voorhees University in just 14 months free of charge to all accepted candidates!

Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) provides high-performing high school options in 17 campuses across Chicago. YCCS serves youth ages 16 to 21, providing a better chance in contrast to traditional school environments where our students did not succeed or were failed by the system. YCCS has an exceptional benefit when you become a member of our family! Earn a Master's Degree from Voorhees University in just 14 months free of charge to all accepted candidates!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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• Job function

  Education and Training

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