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PYP Preschool Lead Teacher

2 months ago

Chicago, United States DAYSTAR ACADEMY Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDaystar 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 preschool teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. 

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) Primary Years Program (PYP) would be a plus

PYP  lead teacher job summary:The lead teacher works individually and collaboratively to plan and implement the PYP program in consistent and creative ways, informed by the International Baccalaureate (IB) PYP framework for learning and teaching. The lead teacher creates unit plans that are aligned with the IBand the Common Core 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 a PYP  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 appropriate IB publications, 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
  • Update Toddle platform (class portfolio) regularly with classroom and/or student highlights
  • Collaborate with all program teachers to plan and implement the PYP Transdisciplinary Units of Inquiry
  • 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
  • Attend and participate in all required parent-facing events (ie, parent-teacher conferences, showcase nights, etc.)
  • Collaborate and guide Classroom Support Staff on how to assist students with instructional and procedural tasks, small group activities, and behavioral expectations


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 Vanessa Espinosa at v.espinosa@daystaracademy.org.