Parental Leave-High School Social Studies Teacher

Young World Physical Education; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Sick Days

Holiday Days

403(b) Plan

Transit Benefit

Job summary

DePaul College Prep High School in Chicago, IL seeks a Parental Leave-High School Social Studies Teacher to cover Sociology and United States History courses. The ideal candidate will be collaborative, use varied instructional strategies, foster an inclusive classroom, and communicate openly with families and staff.

The role requires a BA/BS with active Illinois PEL; an MA/MS in the content area or MEd is preferred, and sociology teaching experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus active Illinois PEL
• MA/MS in the content area or MEd is preferred
• Sociology teaching experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Use a range of instructional strategies tailored to each student
• Create an inclusive classroom promoting positive relationships
• Collaborate with teachers to develop engaging, student-centered lessons
• Incorporate various modes of technology into lessons
• Maintain open communication with parents, counselors, deans, and staff
• Commit to lifelong learning in teaching young adults
• Understand students' cultural and social identities and support growth

Skills

Collaborative teaching

Technology integration

Student-centered instruction

Open communication

Education

BA/BS + Illinois PEL

MA/MS or MEd preferred

Tools

Technology tools

Job description

Parental Leave-High School Social Studies Teacher

DePaul College Prep DePaul College Prep High School - Chicago, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5885638

Application Deadline: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 15, 2026

Job Description

Sociology andUnited States History

Job Description:

The DePaul College Prep Social Studies Department seeks an experienced, collaborative, energetic, and positive educator to teachSociology and United States College Prep History. The ideal candidate is a qualified teacher with the following characteristics:

• Experience with a wide range of instructional strategies that are tailored to meet the needs and strengths of each student;
• Create an inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive relationships with students;
• Willingness to work with a team of teachers to develop and present engaging, student-centered lessons and assessments;
• Incorporate various modes of technology into lesson plans;
• Proactive in maintaining open communication with parents, counselors, deans, learning specialists, and other staff;
• Dedicated to being a lifelong learner in the art and science of teaching young adults;
• Values and seeks to understand the cultural and social identities of each student and is dedicated to their academic, social- emotional, and spiritual growth;

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree plus active Illinois PEL

MA/MS in the content area or MEd. is preferred

Sociology teaching experience preferred

Benefits Available

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Sick, Personal, and Holiday Days
• 403(b) Plan
• Transit Benefit

Salary Range:

Minimum/Starting - Maximum $48,000 - $98,000

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $48,000 to $98,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Social Studies: US History

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Matthew McDowell , Department Chairperson
• DePaul College Prep High School
• Email: [e-mail]