Intermediate Teacher

LEARN Charter School Network; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Wellness Benefits

Paid vacation and personal days

403(b) Contribution + matching

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

LEARN Charter School Network is seeking a Classroom Teacher to provide high-quality instruction in a supportive classroom environment in Great Lakes, IL. Responsibilities include implementing instructional programs, differentiating lessons, and maintaining relationships with families and staff. Candidates must have a Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education and a record of living LEARN's Core Values. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid vacation, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education.
• Demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values.
• 1+ year of teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implement instructional programs and strategic interventions.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with parents.

Skills

Bilingual

Teaching experience

Classroom management

Education

Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education

Job description

About The Opportunity

The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom. The teacher is required to provide high quality instruction to all students, every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community‑based. The teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with students’ families, staff, and other members of the community.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education
• Demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values

Preferred

• Bilingual
• 1+ year of teaching experience
• Track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement

What You’ll Do

• Effectively implement instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results.
• Implement instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks.
• Use data to improve instruction and boost student achievement.
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs.
• Provide a positive learning environment that promotes thinking; the classroom environment is supportive and community‑based.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school‑wide goals.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with parents.
• Cultivate ongoing relationships with students’ families, staff, and other members of the community.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on‑site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long‑term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403(b) Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
• Ongoing professional development opportunities: Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers; coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers; weekly PDs

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Teachers will work in a busy and active environment. Multiple activities may happen simultaneously and the Teacher must supervise all children at all times. The majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment. Teachers may be asked to participate in organization‑sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.

Teachers may lift and carry children and equipment and may spend time sitting on the floor or child‑sized furniture. Physical demands include standing, bending, reaching high and low, stooping, walking around the classroom and kneeling up to 60% of the day, and walking up and down stairs several times a day. Teachers must be able to lift, push and pull 15–40 pounds for short periods of time.

For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID‑19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption is required.