Legacy Charter School Hiring for Certified Classroom Teacher, 7th/8th Grade Full Time

Job Description – Classroom Teacher, 7th/8th Grades

SCHOOL OVERVIEW
Legacy Charter School is a high-performing public charter school holistically educating 500 scholars in pre-k through 8th grade in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Our mission is to create an outstanding center for teaching and learning for children and their families that will recognize and nurture the full potential of every child, provide a foundation for a college education, and educate our scholars to be creative and critical thinkers and responsible citizens in school, at home, and in the broader community.

POSITION SUMMARY
Classroom teachers provide our scholars with consistent, joyful, rigorous social-emotional and cognitive learning experiences that are well-planned, culturally relevant, data-informed and rooted in engaging pedagogy. This position would teach ELA to both 6th grade classrooms (class sized capped at 26). Deemed “Jedi” in our school, educators believe in our mission, work with their teams and colleagues, build relationships with scholars and their families and focus deeply on work that leads to academic growth and success as well as creating a learning community where all scholars can thrive.

KEY LEGACY EDUCATOR BELIEFS AND QUALITIES
A successful Legacy educator demonstrates the following beliefs and has the following qualities:

Proves the Possible

• Possesses an unshakable, deeply held personal belief that all scholars deserve outstanding educational opportunities
• Makes classroom decisions based on what is best for scholars.
• Brings grace, humor, collaboration and a solutions-orientation to developing positive relationships with all staff members, scholars and the broader community.

Drives Results

• Drives relentlessly to achieve exceptional outcomes on behalf of scholars, and does so by demonstrating clear intellect, setting and achieving goals, and working with grit and tenacity.
• Constantly focuses on identifying opportunities to learn and grow, and proactively seeks to supplement strong instincts with new ideas and best practices.

Builds Relationships

• Operates with an exceptional level of self-awareness, humility, and integrity in all interactions.
• Builds relationships marked by trust, integrity and respect, and does so with a variety of stakeholders including peers, leaders, scholars, families, and community members.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The ideal candidate:
Teach science subject in accordance with school district procedures, Legacy curriculum design, and NGSS Standards.

• Develop rigorous and engaging classroom learning environment for all students.
• Use innovative instructional methodologies/materials to conduct classes and labs in a proactive, stimulating and effective manner.
• Develop and implement coherent curriculum plan to ensure scholar academic development.
• Develop lesson plans and materials to ensure scholar academic success.
• Maintain neat and clean classroom environment.
• Coordinate with the Middle School Instructional Leader and other teachers to continuously improve curriculum plan for all scholars.
• Maintain accurate and complete scholar records such as progress s, attendance s, parent communication logs, etc. as defined by school policy and administration.
• Participate in curriculum development programs, staff development programs, Instructional Collaborative Team and faculty meetings, and other school committee activities as required.
• Identify learning problems of students and provide additional assistance/support needed as guided by the MTSS process.
• Assist in organizing and maintaining school supplies, resources, and facilities.
• Assist in general supervision and management of students inside and outside the classroom.
• Develop student behavioral standards to maintain safe and disciplined environment within classrooms and entire school.

Required

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
• One year or more of full-time teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Illinois Professional Educator License or equivalent.

Application Process
Please upload a cover letter and resume. Our hiring process includes a phone screen, a full application with background check, an interview with Legacy leaders and staff, and a brief onsite demonstration lesson.

Compensation
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience. A competitive benefits package will also be offered.

Statement of Non-Discrimination
Legacy Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment. Legacy Charter School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic background.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• IL Professional Educator License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location