High School English Teacher — Impactful Curriculum & Growth

Illinois Network of Charter Schools; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

403b retirement saving plan

Chicago Teachers Pension Fund

Job summary

Illinois Network of Charter Schools' IJLA is seeking an English Teacher to instruct grades 9–12, delivering literature and writing guidance aligned with SAT and Common Core standards. You will craft differentiated lessons using varied strategies and collaborate with leadership to ensure rigorous and engaging instruction.

You will assess student progress with data, hold regular office hours, and foster a safe, inclusive classroom culture while meeting all regulatory requirements and workload

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in English with minor in secondary education or related field.
• 3 years teaching experience in English at the secondary level (preferred).
• Illinois Type 9 Certification in English; ESL/Bilingual endorsement a plus.
• ICTS Basic Skills and Content Area tests completed.
• Experience with extracurricular programs such as coaching or mentoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver curriculum for grades 9–12 aligned to SAT and Common Core standards.
• Develop differentiated lesson plans and use varied teaching strategies.
• Collaborate with leadership and department to create engaging content.
• Use data to track student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Provide regular office hours and maintain documentation of conferences.
• Create and grade rubric-based projects that challenge students.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Team player

Organization and time management

Project management

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's in English with minor in Secondary Education or Education with English minor

Illinois Type 9 Certification in English

Reading and/or ESL/Bilingual endorsement

ICTS Basic Skills and Content Area tests

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Illinois Network of Charter Schools' IJLA is seeking an English Teacher to instruct grades 9–12, delivering literature and writing guidance aligned with SAT and Common Core standards. You will craft differentiated lessons using varied strategies and collaborate with leadership to ensure rigorous and engaging instruction.

You will assess student progress with data, hold regular office hours, and foster a safe, inclusive classroom culture while meeting all regulatory requirements and workload