Middle School Science Teacher

Southern Arkansas University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 54,900 - 67,100; Full time

Job summary

A community focused educational institution in Chicago is seeking talented science teachers for 7th and 8th grades. Candidates must exhibit a commitment to academic excellence and professional development, with a focus on diversity and inclusion. Responsibilities include teaching, planning supplementary educational experiences, and maintaining communication with parents regarding student progress. The starting salary is no less than $61,000, and certification in the subject area is preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Professional development and classroom management skills are essential.
• Candidates must engage with parents and maintain detailed student records.

Responsibilities

• Teach one subject to multiple cohorts of students.
• Plan and chaperone additional educational experiences.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Commitment to diversity

Education

Certification in desired subject area

Job description

Chicago Jesuit Academy is currently looking to hire talented science teachers to serve our 7th and 8th grades. Middle school classes are departmentalized and teachers will be responsible for one subject taught to multiple cohorts of students. CJA utilizes a Lane and Step for salary ranges. Salary steps are based on review of resume. Licensed teachers will start no less than $61,000 for SY26/27.

Talented individuals who wish to be employed by Chicago Jesuit Academy as teachers must demonstrate a past and continued commitment to academic excellence and professional development. Strong candidates for teaching positions are disciplined workers, compassionate listeners and tireless advocates for the children they serve. They are expected to:

• Model the ideal of being a “person for others.”
• Demonstrate a profound commitment to excellence in teaching through professional development.
• Have a sincere commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion with a belief that all children deserve equitable access to a high-quality education.
• Participate in the continued curricular and cultural development of the Academy.
• Be a highly effective classroom manager who aligns to the Responsive Classroom model for classroom culture.
• Promote all Academy policies set forth in staff and student handbooks.
• Actively participate in all required orientations, retreats, staff meetings and department meetings.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of student performance as well as unit curricula, weekly learning plans, and daily lesson plans.
• Plan and chaperone supplementary educational experiences, including retreats and field trips.
• Regularly engage in informal and formal observations and feedback.
• Communicate regularly with parents about student progress.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including but not limited to one minor duty, such as proctoring breakfast or proctoring lunch/recess.
• Support the development of the Academy by sharing the school’s mission with friends and the benefactors who support the scholarship needs of Academy students.
• Strong candidates will believe in an education that forms the whole person — cura personalis. These candidates will also be expected to have outstanding interpersonal skills, excellent organizational skills and relevant teaching experience. Certification in one’s desired subject area is preferred.

Candidates are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment.

Non-discrimination Policy: Chicago Jesuit Academy, in accordance with our Jesuit tradition, is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristic or military status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the CJA community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected identity.

All applicants should submit a resume and cover letter.