Teacher, English/History, Private School, Long Term Sub

TPAPT is a consortium of over 12,000 local teachers, tutors, and test prep professionals and we are looking for Middle School ELA Teachers to work with small group classes at local schools.

We are seeking a passionate, experienced long-term substitute who thrives in elementary classroom environment. You must have a child-centered approach and be able to create a safe well-ordered classroom. You must have a solid understanding of the national curriculum standards and have experience closing the achievement gap, and you must also develop engaging and innovative lessons that allow our students to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. You are someone who incorporates technology and hands-on learning experiences into the classroom with enthusiasm. The ideal candidate also believes in collaboration with other colleagues and promotes understanding and communication in a diverse learning and cultural environment.

Specifics:

• Elementary ELA/Social Studies Teacher
• Location: Chicago, Il
• Schedule: M through F 7:45am-3:15pm
• Start Date: 9/15/24
• Pay Range: $23-$25/hour (potential for salaried)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Teach students the history of different societies and cultures, including events, people, and places.
• Teaching English language and literature concepts to students.
• Developing reading, writing, and critical thinking skills.
• Fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment.
• Set and reinforce clear expectations and routines that are aligned with the school’s overall vision.
• Implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Implement specific strategies to meet the needs of all students, providing extra support, enrichment, or variation of work when necessary.
• Demonstrate strong content knowledge.
• Implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards and diagnose areas of student misunderstanding.
• Use assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Be accountable for students’ academic growth and increase each individual student’s achievement.
• Create a positive, achievement-oriented learning environment.
• Reflect on successes and areas of growth as a teacher, seek to improve performance, and respond to feedback.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions.
• Invest parents and families in their children’s academic success through regular communication.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Must love working with children.
• Ability to communicate effectively and often with parents and families.
• Strong instructional skills and classroom management.
• Enthusiasm for and demonstrated mastery of subject matter.
• Unrelenting commitment to students, self, and school’s constant learning and development.
• Ability to self-reflect on teaching practices and be responsive to feedback.

Benefits

• Curriculum Provided
• Paid Training
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Profit-Sharing