Seeking passionate teachers (new, interested, and experienced) for the best students in Chicago!
Benefits of teaching in a Big Shoulders Fund school:
- "Scholar Impact" $5,000 stipend in addition to salary for qualifying* teachers
- "U Partner" $2,500 stipend in addition to salary for qualifying* teachers
- Tuition assistance available for licensure, higher degrees, and endorsements
- Personalized leadership pathways
- Paid professional development and empowering peer networking
*Holds BA/BS in education or related field; holds Professional Educator License (PEL).
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Professional Educator License (preferred)
- Experience working with students (preferred)
Position Overview + Essential Job Functions
- Demonstrate passion and skill for working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
- Manage student behavior by establishing a strong classroom culture that integrates safe and equitable structures and routines to create a positive and nurturing environment.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active, differentiated.
- Use relevant tools and strategies, including technology, to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the instructional environment and work towards common school goals.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development through formative and summative assessments.
- Encourage parent and community involvement.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
All teachers will be hired and employed by the Archdiocese of Chicago. All teachers will receive a variety of support from Big Shoulders Fund.
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and the students/schools it serves.