Founding Humanities Department Chair & Leader

Davis Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis Chicago seeks a full-time founding leadershipist to guide curriculum and culture at a premier Chicago-area school. The role reports to the Principal and requires a Master’s degree in education or a related field, with preference for an Illinois Educator License in social science and English and National Board Certification.

Applicants should have 3+ years of teaching, plus leadership experience (department, administration, or instructional leadership).

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or related field is required.
• Illinois Professional Educator License in high school social science and English preferred.
• National Board Certification a major plus.
• 3+ years of successful teaching experience required.
• Some form of leadership experience is required; department, administration, or instructional leadership preferred.
• College-preparatory, independent, Jewish day or faith-based school experience is a plus.
• Being Jewish is not a requirement for this role.
• We hire for mastery, not seat time.

Skills

Leadership experience

Teaching experience

Education

Master’s degree (Education, Educational Leadership, Humanities, English, History, Social Sciences, or related)

Doctorate preferred

Job description

Davis Chicago seeks a full-time founding leadershipist to guide curriculum and culture at a premier Chicago-area school. The role reports to the Principal and requires a Master’s degree in education or a related field, with preference for an Illinois Educator License in social science and English and National Board Certification.

Applicants should have 3+ years of teaching, plus leadership experience (department, administration, or instructional leadership).