Preschool Teacher

4 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Big Shoulders Fund Full time

Benefits of working in a Big Shoulders Fund school:


  • $5,000 "Scholar Impact" stipend (in addition to salary) for qualifying teachers
  • $2,500 "U Partner" stipend (in addition to salary) for graduates from qualifying partner schools
  • Tuition assistance for higher degrees, endorsements, and licenses
  • Paid professional development and peer networking events
  • Personalized leadership pathways


All teachers will be hired and employed by the Archdiocese of Chicago and receive a variety of supports from Big Shoulders Fund.


Responsibilities + 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.


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.


All teachers will be hired and employed by the Archdiocese of Chicago and receive a variety of supports from Big Shoulders Fund.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional Educator License (preferred, out of state accepted)
  • Experience working with students (preferred)


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