High School Math Teacher - SY 2025-2026

Latino Youth High School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated certified Math teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves creating engaging and rigorous math lessons that align with the Common Core State Standards, fostering an inclusive classroom environment, and supporting diverse learners. The ideal candidate will possess an Illinois professional educators license with a Mathematics endorsement and a passion for empowering all students to succeed. With comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and retirement plans, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact on students' lives in a supportive and student-centered environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

403(B) Retirement Plan

Vacation Days

Qualifications

• Must hold an active Illinois professional educators license with endorsement in Mathematics.
• Experience in developing engaging math lessons aligned to Common Core State Standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver rigorous math lessons aligned to CCSS.
• Communicate regularly with students and families to support success.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and student progress.

Skills

Mathematical Reasoning

Differentiation Strategies

Formative Assessment

Project-Based Learning

Classroom Management

Education

Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL)

Endorsement in Mathematics (9-12)

Job description

Latino Youth High School (LYHS) seeks to challenge students with rigorous academics and relentless support so that they can recast themselves as resilient, empowered adults who will succeed in high school, college, and beyond. We’re looking for a certified math teacher for the 2025-2026 school year who believes that ALL students can learn and who has the skills and mindset to make it happen!

LYHS offers Chicago-area students a second chance to earn their high school diploma in a supportive, student-centered environment. As a unionized charter school, LYHS emphasizes personalized instruction and offers comprehensive support services, including on-site counseling, mentoring, and leadership development. At Latino Youth we strive to offer a safe and respectful space for students who’ve struggled in larger, more conventional schools.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and deliver rigorous, engaging math lessons aligned to the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) and appropriate for high school learners across Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and other relevant courses.
• Create and submit weekly lesson plans that reflect differentiation, accommodations, and modifications for diverse learning needs, including English Learners and students with IEPs or 504 plans.
• Design, administer, and analyze formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and inform instruction.
• Use a variety of instructional strategies, including inquiry-based and project-based learning, to foster mathematical reasoning, conceptual understanding, and real-world problem-solving.
• Support students in building foundational numeracy as well as higher-level abstract thinking through scaffolding and targeted interventions.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of attendance, grades, assignments, and student progress in accordance with school and district policies.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with students, families, and colleagues to support academic and behavioral success.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, orientation, and collaborative planning sessions as required.
• Foster a classroom environment that promotes equity, inclusion, and respect, and reflects high expectations for all learners.

Benefits: The agency offers medical insurance, vision, dental, and life insurance along with a 403(B)-retirement plan with Agency match. Vacation days follow the Chicago Public Schools academic calendar. Compensation is determined by a candidate’s education and experience based on our Union salary scale ($51,823.72 - $103,813.54).

Apply online: Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at our website.

Overview: Latino Youth High School (LYHS) seeks a certified Math teacher to join our team of educators. Must hold an active Illinois professional educators license (PEL) with an endorsement in Mathematics (9-12) and the belief that ALL students can learn. Spanish-speakers high-preferred.