Summer Middle School Experience Teacher

Illinois School District U46; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 63,369 - 64,747; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U46 is seeking a Middle School Experience Teacher for 6th grade summer programming across Canton MS, Eastview MS, Hawk Hollow MS, Legacy MS, and Tefft MS. The role focuses on safe, engaging, culturally relevant learning and building strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and an Illinois PEL with appropriate endorsement; teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related subject from a regionally accredited university.
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with any type of teaching endorsement, School Counselor, Librarian (Library Info Specialist or Media), or School Social Worker endorsement required.
• Teaching experience is preferred but not necessary for hiring.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that follows district guidelines, and meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of students.
• Implements researched-based teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates an environment conducive to learning and motivates students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students and cultural backgrounds.
• Implements current district curriculum and content that is grade level appropriate.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives/targets for all lessons, units and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Implements assessments of student progress and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and district policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.

Skills

Adolescent development

Culturally responsive teaching

Collaborative skills

Assessment and progress monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related subject

PEL with teaching endorsement / equivalent

Teaching experience preferred

Tools

Instructional technology

Job description

Illinois School District U46 is seeking a Middle School Experience Teacher for 6th grade summer programming across Canton MS, Eastview MS, Hawk Hollow MS, Legacy MS, and Tefft MS. The role focuses on safe, engaging, culturally relevant learning and building strong relationships with students, families, colleagues, and community.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and an Illinois PEL with appropriate endorsement; teaching experience is preferred.