Science Teacher (5-8 Grades, 2021-2022 SY)

ReGeneration Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits based on experience

Job summary

A nonprofit school management organization is seeking a full-time Middle School Science Teacher for the 2021-2022 school year in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in teaching science to middle school students and a passion for improving student outcomes. Responsibilities include designing curricula, implementing assessments, and collaborating with fellow teachers. A Bachelor's degree and valid state certification are required. The role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Can show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19.
• Demonstrates mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a friendly and safe environment.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Initiative and creativity

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution

Valid State Certification (IL Type 03, IL Type 09, or Provisional license)

Job description

Science Teacher (5-8 Grades, 2021-2022 SY)

ReGeneration Schools Chicago, IL (ReGen) - Chicago, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4045612

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Feb 10, 2023 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ReGeneration Schools is a nonprofit school management organization that revitalizes schools through a college prep and character mission: We manage three K-8 campuses of Chicago International Charter Schools on the South Side of Chicago - CICS Avalon, CICS Basil, and CICS Washington Park - and opened our first school in Cincinnati, OH, in fall 2019. ReGeneration currently serves over 1,600 low-income students, with 93% identifying as African American.

We are seeking a full-time Middle School Science Teachers to join our team for the 2021-2022 school year. This individual will have superior content knowledge and a proven track record of providing excellent learning experiences that deepen students’ understanding of multiple science concepts. These individuals will also collaborate with fellow classroom teachers in planning units that are aligned with the Common Core academic standards.

Qualifications

• Believes low-income students can become college and career ready.
• High expectations for personal and team performance.
• Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.
• Demonstrates initiative and creativity.
• Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates mastery of academic subjects and behavioral interventions.
• 1-5 years of teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Can show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19.
• Valid State Certification (IL Type 03, IL Type 09, or Provisional license) with an endorsement in Middle School Science a plus.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required (submit a copy of an unofficial transcript with application).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Design, implement and use informal and formal assessments to measure the progress of students.
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Work collaboratively with school team to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success, and promote students’ well-being.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement.
• Adhere to and support all school policies to enforce school core values, high expectations, and a strict code of conduct.
• Set and attain ambitious student achievement and social-emotional benchmarks.
• Model and encourage appropriate student behavior (i.e. grit, self-control, social intelligence, optimism, and curiosity).
• Work with school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skills.
• Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order, and rigor.
• Ensure that all students graduate ready for the next academic level.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Participate in mandatory summer orientation (3 weeks) and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits (based on education and experience).

ReGeneration is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Science: Astronomy, Classroom Teacher > Science: Earth & Space, Classroom Teacher > Science: General, Classroom Teacher > Title I

Contact Information

• Michelle Kemp
• 1816 W Garfield
• Chicago, Illinois 60609
• Email: [e-mail]