Middle School Social Studies Teacher - LAKE (C)

LEARN Charter School Network; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LEARN Charter School Network is seeking a dedicated Middle School Social Studies Teacher to oversee classroom operations and deliver high-quality instruction. The ideal candidate will support diverse learners and create an inclusive environment while maintaining professional relationships with families and staff. Join a mission-driven team committed to transforming public education.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Wellness benefits

Paid vacation and personal days

Disability insurance and life insurance

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of teaching experience.
• Proven success in improving student academic achievement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily classroom operations and deliver high-quality instruction.
• Implement instructional programs and interventions that drive results.
• Manage classroom effectively to foster learning.

Skills

Bilingual abilities

Education

Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education

Job description

Join to apply for the Middle School Social Studies Teacher - LAKE (C) role at LEARN Charter School Network

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving over 4,000 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

LEARN aims to create an environment where staff feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff collaborate to share ideas, problem-solve, and innovate, moving our schools and students beyond expectations. LEARN has received notable recognitions, including the 2022 Illinois Network of Charter Schools Principal of the Year and an Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education. We also received a $7 million gift from Mackenzie Scott for our positive impact on education.

Our mission remains clear: to equip children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. We seek dedicated professionals committed to transforming public education.

About The Opportunity

The Middle School Social Studies Teacher will oversee daily classroom operations, deliver high-quality instruction, foster a supportive, community-based classroom environment, and build ongoing relationships with families, staff, and community members.

The ideal candidate has a proven success record, maintains high expectations, and embraces our Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) to support diverse learners and create inclusive learning environments.

What You’ll Do

• Implement instructional programs and interventions that drive results.
• Follow curricular guidelines and frameworks in instructional activities.
• Use data to improve instruction and student achievement.
• Differently instruct to meet varied academic and social needs.
• Create a positive, supportive, community-oriented classroom environment.
• Manage classroom effectively to foster learning.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance instruction and meet school goals.
• Maintain professional relationships with parents.
• Build ongoing relationships with families, staff, and community members.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

This role is suitable for candidates with:

• Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education.
• Demonstrated alignment with LEARN's Core Values.

Preferred

• Bilingual abilities.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience.
• Proven success in improving student academic achievement.

Benefits Summary

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Wellness benefits like mental health support and free COVID testing.
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and 5 days off every 23 days.
• Disability insurance, life insurance, and retirement contributions.
• Ongoing professional development, mentorship, coaching, and weekly PDs.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Teachers work in a busy environment, supervising children, participating in events, and maintaining classroom equipment. Physical demands include lifting up to 40 pounds, moving throughout the school, and frequent standing, bending, and walking.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or valid exemption is required for applicants post-11/1/21.

This description is subject to change based on the needs of LEARN Charter School Network.