Teacher K-4 SY2026-27

Rowe Elementary School; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rowe Elementary/Middle School in Chicago, IL, seeks a dedicated K-8 teacher for SY2026-27. You will develop and implement rigorous, data-informed lesson plans, fostering a positive classroom culture and strong relationships with scholars, families, and staff.

This is a full-time, exempt position with competitive compensation and robust benefits. The ideal candidate holds a four-year degree and a valid Professional Educators License, is able to collaborate across grades, and is committed to SEL

Qualifications

• Four-year degree and PEL required.
• Degree related to the subject taught.
• Experience with classroom supervision or working with children.

Responsibilities

• Create daily lesson plans that are engaging and aligned to standards.
• Teach scholars in a classroom, managing work output and behavior.
• Deliver lessons that engage and motivate learners.
• Monitor progress and issue grades for scholars.
• Maintain relationships with parents about academic progress.
• Collaborate with teachers and administrators to provide individualized support.
• Support school culture and participate in school activities.

Education

Four-year degree and hold a current Professional Educators License (PEL).

Completed degree or course of study in a field related to the subject you will be teaching.

Supervised classroom experience or experience working with children.

Job description

Position: Teacher K-8 SY2026-27

Reports to: Rowe Principal/Assistant Principal

Compensation: Competitive Salary and Robust Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL (City of Chicago residency is NOT required)

Position: Teacher K-8 SY2026-27
Reports to: Rowe Principal/Assistant Principal
Compensation: Competitive Salary and Robust Benefits
Location: Chicago, IL (City of Chicago residency is NOT required)
Rowe Elementary/Middle School is a stand alone charter school, with a K-3 campus and a 4-8 campus, located within walking distance of each other.
Rowe is proud to be a part of the Northwestern University Settlement House, a dynamic and innovative leader in creating transformational opportunities for children and families, in order to disrupt generational poverty. All programs nurture, educate, and inspire so that families can take personal responsibility for their futures and attain self-sufficiency and reach aspirations. Alongside a rigorous curriculum, our school focuses on the SEL component of education in great detail, as well.
We are seeking teachers who are able to provide a rigorous learning environment for our scholars, helping them develop as individuals, as well as master the subjects they need to succeed. You will be responsible for developing lesson plans and then implementing those plans in the classroom, giving you the flexibility to tailor your lessons to both you and your scholars' interests and strengths-based on data. You will also be responsible for building relationships with scholars ensuring that you maintain a positive classroom culture where all scholars can learn and thrive. This can extend outside the classroom by assisting with coaching sports, family and community events, organization events, school clubs, and extracurricular activities. More than anything else our teachers must develop their scholar's unique talents and foster a passion for learning and growing.
If you are looking for a fast paced, collaborative, and mission driven teaching environment, Rowe could be for you!!!
Reach out to Jaime Jaramillo Jr., Principal at [e-mail], with any questions.

Strong Academic Attainment

• Create daily lesson plans that are engaging, educational and exciting for the scholars, encouraging them to want to come to school.
• Teach scholars in a classroom setting, managing their work output in the classroom and behavior on a daily basis.
• Deliver lesson plans in a way that catches the attention of the scholars and keeps them occupied and excited about learning.
• Reach school and course-wide performance goals for every scholar.
• Increase educational knowledge and stay up to date on new methods by joining professional organizations, attending continuing education courses and attending regular training sessions for teachers.
• Weave goals, competencies, and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the scholar's life.
• Develop teaching and learning materials for use in class, including lesson plans, exams and homework, homework and projects, and assignments that make use of all scholar skills.
• Instruct scholars in one or more subjects using discussions, lectures, small group teaching, demonstrations and other instructional tools to improve their grasp on the subject matter.
• Modify lesson plans and materials as needed to make them suitable for scholars' current learning levels.
• Monitor and track scholar progress and issue grades.
• Maintain relationships with parents and legal guardians of scholars in order to keep them informed of their scholars' academic progress.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and administrators, including special education teachers and teacher's aids, to provide individualized support for each scholar on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with other teachers in order to share best practices and provide meaningful feedback regularly.
• Ensure that scholars meet educational standards and school performance goals for their grade level.

Strong School Culture

• Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and necessary staff to establish and uphold curriculum, school mission statement/culture and performance goals, and standards.
• Offer praise and encouragement to scholars when they do well and when they are struggling, and teach them that they have the power to do well in school no matter what.
• Watch closely for scholars who are struggling with emotional problems, learning disabilities or situations at home, and help them find the resources they need.
• Discipline scholars according to school policy and enforce campus rules, such as the dress code and attendance policy.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, administrators, and necessary staff to uphold restorative practices and discipline procedures.
• Utilize positive reinforcement and behavior modification to instruct scholars in socially acceptable behavior to reduce incidents.
• Maintain relationships with parents and legal guardians of scholars in order to keep them informed of their scholars' social and emotional progress.

Required

• Four-year degree and hold a current Professional Educators License (PEL).
• Completed degree or course of study in a field related to the subject you will be teaching.
• Supervised classroom experience or experience working with children.

Preferred

• Advanced teaching endorsements or certifications (ESL, LBS1).
• Bilingual, Spanish speaking.
• Experience working in diverse, urban teaching environments.

Position Type

Chicago residency NOT required.

Full-time, exempt position

Compensation

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. We offer a robust health benefit package. In addition, all staff are equipped with the tools needed to succeed, including a dedicated work space, laptop, email, high-speed internet access, and all necessary supplies.

Statement Of Non-Discrimination

Northwestern Settlement is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.