Middle School Science Teacher

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States DAYSTAR ACADEMY Full time

Benefits:

401(k)

Health insurance

Daystar Academy, an IB continuum school in the city of Chicago, serves students in primary, middle school and high school. We are looking for a highly qualified, justice-minded middle school teacher for grades 6-8 for the school year.

This full time position would include teaching: 6th-8th grade IB Middle Years Program (MYP) Science

Why Daystar Academy?

Compelling Mission: Empower students to positively impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, globally-minded education.

World Class Location: Based in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago near the bustling Loop city center and world-renowned institutions such as the Art Institute, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium.

Legacy of Excellence: Teach at a school with a reputation for academic excellence, spiritual dedication and commitment to diversity.

Vibrant, Diverse Community: Engage with a supportive community of parents, staff, and students who represent and embrace all the diversity Chicago has to offer.

Supportive Environment: Benefit from a dedicated staff, care for your well-being, and professional development opportunities.

The minimum qualifications for this position:

While we welcome global applicants, we can currently only accept international applicants already paired with a Visa organization

Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field

Teaching Certification

Experience with inquiry-based teaching and learning

Experience with and value of culturally-responsive pedagogy

Growth mindset about teaching and learning

Commitment to Daystar's Statement of Faith and to teaching at a Christian school

Commitment to the faith development of Daystar students

Knowledge of and/or experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Program (MYP) and/or IB Diploma Program (DP) would be a plus

Middle School lead teacher job summary:

A middle school lead teacher works individually and collaboratively to plan and implement the MYP program in consistent and creative ways, informed by the MYP subject guide as supplied by the IB. The lead teacher creates and carries out unit plans and assessments that are aligned with the International Baccalaureate (IB) MYP framework, the Common Core Standards and/or other state/national standards (for Science the Next Generation Science standards). Lead teachers work to integrate faith into their teaching responsibilities. Lead teachers will consistently use data to inform their instructional practice and support students to grow academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

Essential Job Functions Relative to role as Middle School Lead Teacher:

Provide a safe learning environment based on Daystar Distinctives, Responsive Classroom practices, and Daystar's faith development strands

When designing the learning space, comply with Visual Markers of a Daystar Classroom

Plan and teach, guided by appropriate standards (the common core standards or other prescribed standards, such as NGSS), and in compliance with the International Baccalaureate Standards and Practices as found in the MYP subject guides, as well as according to Daystar's expectations

Take appropriate initiative and display a growth mindset, creating and regularly reflecting on individual pedagogical goals

Submit unit plans and weekly lesson plans as prescribed by supervisor

Maintain records related to student growth and achievement, supporting and extending as needed

Maintain student work samples, including teacher feedback and assessment, and encourage students to reflect on their work and their progress throughout the year

Communicate in an ongoing and meaningful way with students' parents/guardians through email, phone calls, progress reports and during parent/teacher conferences in order to ensure congruence and clear expectations about academic and/or behavioral concerns

Provide assessment feedback to students and parents in a timely manner, updating Toddle regularly

Update Toddle platform (portfolio) regularly with classroom and/or student highlights

Collaborate with other teachers to plan and implement MYP Interdisciplinary units

Develop learning excursions and/or invite special guests to deepen class curriculum, helping work towards the yearly goal of 12-15 learning excursions per grade

Demonstrate and insist on respectful use of class materials and the school environment

Professionally collaborate with teachers and staff members to ensure consistency and continuity throughout the school

Supervise students and generally assist as assigned, including working as a homeroom teacher/advisor for a group of middle school students

Attend and participate in all required parent-facing events (ie, parent-teacher conferences, showcase nights, etc.)

If you desire to work in a growing, faith-based, intentionally diverse, urban International Baccalaureate middle school, we look forward to receiving your application. Email resumes to Alison Good at

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