Middle School Language Arts Teacher
2 months ago
**Benefits**:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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 2024-2025 school year.
**This full time position would include teaching**:6th-8th grade IB Middle Years Program (MYP) Language and Literature
**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**:
**Essential Job Functions Relative to role as Middle School Lead Teacher**:
- Provide a safe learning environment based on Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices.
- Follow IB expectations related to lesson and unit planning, teaching and reflecting.
- Submit unit plans as prescribed by Director of the Middle School and High School.
- Assess and reflect upon one’s teaching related to student learning.
- Maintain records related to student growth and achievement, supporting and extending as needed.
- Maintain student 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 which will ensure congruency and clear expectations about academic and/or behavioral concerns through progress reports and parent teacher conferences.
- Provide assessment feedback to students and parents in a timely manner, including updating the Toddle platform regularly with assessment feedback.
- Create and regularly reflect on annual individual goals based on the Daystar Academy staff evaluation.
- Actively participate in staff planning meetings, prayers/devotions, and professional growth opportunities.
- Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees.
- Set up and maintain a creative, orderly, clean and favorable learning environment.
- Demonstrate and insist on respectful use of all materials and the class environment.
- Execute administrative and classroom maintenance tasks.
- Model positive and respectful interactions with students and all members of the Daystar community at all times.
- Support professional collaboration with teachers and staff members to ensure consistency and continuity in classroom programs.
- Collaborate with teachers and staff through problem-solving, flexibility, communication and encouragement.
- Adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook.
- Build a sense of trust in the school by fostering a respectful, cordial, and professional relationship with parents.
- Be an excellent ambassador of Daystar Academy at all times.
- Respect all school procedures and organizational structure.
- Supervise students and generally assist as assigned.
- Keep accurate records, including attendance.
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