Kindergarten Teacher

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Big Shoulders Fund Full time

Seeking passionate teachers (new, interested, and experienced) for the best students in Chicago


Benefits of teaching in a Big Shoulders Fund school:


  • "Scholar Impact" $5,000 stipend in addition to salary for qualifying* teachers
  • "U Partner" $2,500 stipend in addition to salary for qualifying* teachers
  • Tuition assistance available for licensure, higher degrees, and endorsements
  • Personalized leadership pathways
  • Paid professional development and empowering peer networking


*Holds BA/BS in education or related field; holds Professional Educator License (PEL).


Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Professional Educator License (preferred)
  • Experience working with students (preferred)


Position Overview + 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.


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


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.



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