Upper School History and Social Studies Teacher

1 month ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Latin School of Chicago Full time

Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.

Latin School of Chicago has a need for a one-year full-time Upper School History & Social Studies Teacher for the sabbatical replacement during 2024/2025 school year.

EXPECTATIONS INCLUDE:

  • Work on a team of three to four 9th-grade world history teachers by attending team meetings, following a course pacing guide, giving feedback on the curriculum, and collaborating on assessments.
  • Teach 4 classes per semester
  • 2-3 sections of 9th-grade world history
  • One or more electives for 10th or 12th-grade students
  • Serve as a co-advisor to 8-12 students for their entire upper school career; counsel advisees on academic, socio-emotional, and behavioral needs
  • Commit to developing connections with students beyond the classroom by attending events, performances, or games; sponsoring a club, sport, or attending an affinity group
  • Commit to participating in professional development by participating in a Professional Learning Community (PLC)
  • Attend required meetings (division, department, all-school); complete duties such as supervision of the student learning commons
  • Co-chaperone an experiential learning Project Week that is either in or out of town for 8-16 students and one other Latin teacher
  • Write student narratives two times a year during 1st and 3rd quarters to update families on students' progress
  • Use Standards-Based Assessment and modal grade calculations in all courses.
  • Be observed and evaluated by the department chair and Division Director to ensure teaching and curriculum are engaging and support student learning

Dispositions of Need:

  • A flexible, cooperative, collaborative, diplomatic, proactive individual who is open to receiving feedback, agile and responsive to the changing needs of students and colleagues; enthusiastic to take student meetings before or after school or during free blocks, a team player who supports departmental and divisional initiatives as well as Latin's Statement of Teaching and Learning.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in education, or related content field is preferred. Bachelor's degree is minimum requirement.
  • 3-5 years experience teaching history in a secondary school setting preferred
  • Interest in teaching World History
  • Able to use the Google suite platform and Canvas for communication, grading assessments, keeping grades, student digital portfolios, and curriculum. Applicants need not be at an expert level in these programs but must have strong tech skills and a desire to learn.Must be flexible to using standards-based assessment for common assessments
  • Preference will be given to candidates with a history of teaching world history, and economics.

INCLUDE WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

  1. One-page letter of interest that articulates how past experiences align with Latin's hiring needs.
  2. A one or two-page resume of relevant work experiences, sponsorships, and accomplishments
  3. A 250-word response to the following prompts:
    1. What are two standards you would use to evaluate your success as a teacher?
    2. What was the last piece of feedback you received and how did it inform your life or career?
    3. What are the essential traits and dispositions one must have to work on with a curricular team of educators? Please explain why those traits are essential.

Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.



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