Middle School Teacher

Lawndale-Educational-and-Regional-Network-Charter-Schoo; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and personal days

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Lawndale-Educational-and-Regional-Network-Charter-Schoo seeks a Classroom Teacher to foster a positive learning environment in Chicago. Responsibilities include implementing instructional programs, collaborating with peers, and maintaining relationships with families.

The ideal candidate holds a Professional Educator’s License and shares LEARN's core values. Benefits include medical coverage, vacation days, and ongoing professional development opportunities. Join a supportive team dedicated to student success.

Qualifications

• Licensed educator in Elementary or Secondary Education with Middle School endorsement.
• Demonstrated commitment to LEARN's Core Values.
• 1+ year teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement instructional programs that drive results.
• Create a positive learning environment promoting critical thinking.
• Collaborate with peers to enhance the instructional environment.

Skills

Professional Educator’s License (PEL)

Bilingual

Teaching experience

Delivering gains in student achievement

Job description

Classroom Teacher

LEARN Romano Butler Campus - Chicago, IL 60624

Salary: $59,000.00 – $86,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

• 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 student achievement.
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs.
• Provide a positive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and supports community engagement.
• 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 and cultivate ongoing relationships with students' families, staff, and other community members.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary or Secondary Education with Middle School endorsement.
• Demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values.
• Preferred: Bilingual.
• Preferred: 1+ year of teaching experience.
• Preferred: Track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement.

Benefits

• 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 (eligible).
• Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund.
• On‑going professional development: Mentor teachers, coaching meetings, weekly PD sessions.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Teachers work in a busy, active classroom and school environment with multiple simultaneous activities. They supervise all children at all times, may participate in field trips and professional development events, and may need to lift and carry children and equipment. Physical demands include standing, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, kneeling (up to 60% of the day), and carrying 15–40 pounds for short periods. Teachers must also clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of LEARN Charter School Network.