Middle School Science Teacher

NORTH SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL; Winnetka (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks passionate educators committed to nurturing student growth and engagement. This role offers a unique opportunity to join a collaborative faculty dedicated to academic excellence and personal development. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, the school provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and support for ongoing education. Faculty members enjoy a vibrant community that values diversity and inclusivity, along with unique perks such as tuition remission for their children and opportunities for sabbaticals. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Tuition Remission

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Professional Development Grants

Sabbatical Program

Annual Cafeteria Credit

Emergency Loan

School-Owned Devices

Qualifications

• Candidates should demonstrate exceptional teaching skills and a commitment to student success.
• Knowledge of educational philosophy is highly valued for this role.

Responsibilities

• Engage and educate students across lower, middle, and upper school levels.
• Contribute to a supportive and enriching educational environment.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Knowledge of Educational Philosophy

Commitment to Student Engagement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Master's Degree in Education

Tools

Apple Laptop

iPad

Job description

Working at North Shore is both wonderfully challenging and rewarding. Our faculty and administration ask a great deal of themselves just as they ask much from their students.

We seek lower, middle and upper school teaching candidates who are well matched to our philosophy and approach to education. We look for teachers who have the skills and knowledge to challenge, engage and educate our students. Those who—through their written application materials, interviews and references—demonstrate a high level of commitment and exceptional skills will be viewed as particularly well matched to join the ranks of our faculty.

We provide employees with competitive salaries, benefits and support for professional development through funding available during the academic year and the summer.

North Shore Country Day is an equal opportunity employer in the Chicago area. NSCD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by the law.

North Shore's retirement plan is organized through TIAA-CREF and is mandatory for all eligible employees. The joint annual employee/North Shore contribution is a constant 12% of salary with the employee’s share of the contribution decreasing based on years of service from a high of 6% to a low of 2%. Additionally, TIAA-CREF provides basic retirement/financial counseling to its participants.

Employees are offered their choice of three Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health plans (Blue Choice PPO or HSA and an HMO) as well as dental insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield. North Shore works to keep employee deductibles, premiums and copayments competitive to market.

North Shore provides life and total disability insurance coverage to employees.

Leave for vacation, school holidays, sickness, maternity/paternity, personal matters and bereavement are all offered to faculty and staff members.

Full-time faculty are eligible for tuition remission at 100% for their 1st child, 50% for their 2nd child, and 33% for each subsequent child enrolled. Part-time faculty/staff remission is prorated according to the FTE percentage employed.

North Shore provides regular support for faculty professional enrichment including grants to attend workshops and conferences and to support special projects. As well, NSCD assists select faculty with their graduate education, funding up to 80% of the cost. Additionally, North Shore sponsors a sabbatical program that pays one-third salary for a full year’s leave or full salary for a trimester’s leave. Finally, North Shore’s Benefit Board provides support for Summer Grants.

The Vera D. Wavering Sabbatical was established to renew the spirit, invigorate teaching and enhance the School community. The program is open to teachers and administrators. Sabbaticals are available for a full year, semester or part-time commitment. Plans can include study, teaching, travel, or a special project, and should have the potential to enrich not only the recipient, but also the wider School community.

All faculty and staff receive an annual credit of $550 on purchases in the cafeteria.

Upon employee request, North Shore may provide an emergency loan or payroll advance at no interest to be repaid through payroll deduction.

NSCD equips faculty with a school-owned Apple laptop and iPad to support their teaching. Employees may also finance the purchase of a personal computer at no interest to be repaid through payroll.