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High School Humanities Teacher
Young Women's Leadership Charter School is looking for a highly motivated individual who seeks to join them in their mission to inspire urban girls to engage in rigorous college preparatory learning in a small school focused on math, science and technology that nurtures their self-confidence and challenges them to achieve.
Primary Areas of Responsibility
- Develop and teach 9th grade Humanities and Reading & Witing classes in collaboration with the whole staff that is aligned with the mission of the school
- Facilitate and monitor academic, personal, and social development of each student
- Lead students in assigned classes and advisory groups
- Develop both classroom and school wide assessments
- Work as part of the Junior Academy, collaborating to create a positive learning environment for all students
- Work as part of the Humanities Content Area Team, collaborating to create a developmental literacy learning experience for all students
- Facilitate collaboration and communication with parents/guardians
- Participate in ongoing professional development; participate in self-, peer- and whole school evaluation
YWLCS values:
- Commitment to high academic achievement and equitable outcomes for all students
- Education that emphasizes personal connections and a supportive environment
- Multiple ways of teaching and learning and multiple means of assessment
- Critical thinking pedagogy
- Supportive, caring teaching & learning environment for all members of their school community
Candidates must possess the following:
- Bachelor’s degree and Illinois Teaching Credential required, advanced degree in education preferred
- Knowledge, coursework, and experience teaching chemistry
- A relentless commitment to the work of sustaining an innovative environment for young women
- Ability to respond with flexibility to demands and requirements of a small school environment
- Demonstrated interest in public school reform and/or issues of gender equity
- Ability to effectively collaborate with other teachers, staff and other community members
- Previous experience working with people from diverse educational, socio-economic, family, and cultural backgrounds and willingness to cultivate relationships with students, families, and staff
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development
- Proficiency in Spanish a plus
- Strong classroom management skills
- Ability to integrate technology into student learning activities and effectively utilize technology for personal/professional productivity
- Ability to critically analyze own teaching practice and make changes when necessary
- Ability to accept feedback from peers and colleagues and implement suggestions
- Willingness to adapt teaching practice to effectively utilize an alternative assessment and grading system
- Ability to maintain a fully functioning chemistry laboratory and design and implement a wide range of chemistry experiments
Incentives of working at YWLCS:
- Salary commensurate with experience; excellent medical and dental benefits
- Strong vision and mission driven professional environment
- Strong professional development using professional inquiry and critical reflection
- Collaborative work with teachers, students, administration and parents
Interested candidates should send 1) letter of interest, 2) Evidence of Illinois Teaching Credential or 5 years related experience, and 3) resume with contact information for three references to:
Michelle Russell, Assistant Director,
YWLCS
2641 Calumet St.
Chicago, IL 60616
or email to jobs@ywlcs.org. Letters of recommendation are also welcome.
Website: www.ywlcs.org
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