General Education Teacher - HS
Chicago, Illinois
Category: Education
Contract - Full Time
Job ID: 974882
Work Setting: Schools
Contract Duration: 36 Weeks
Est. Pay: $1575 / Week
Posted Date: 7/1/2025
Chicago, Illinois
Work Setting: Schools
Category: Education
Contract Duration: 36 Weeks
Contract - Full Time
Est. Pay: $1575 / Week
Job ID: 974882
Posted Date: 7/1/2025
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The School Teacher implements the daily instructional plans of the classroom teacher in an effective manner. The School Teacher maintains a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth and establishes effective rapport with pupils while maintaining proper classroom management. The School Teacher works effectively with the building administrator and other teachers.
3 positions available – all at the high school level (PEL required with endorsement):
- Math
- Science
- English Language Arts
This school is deeply rooted in the principles of:
- Self-determination
- Self-actualization
- Self-reliance
Its mission is to empower students through education to become critical thinkers and agents of social transformation, especially within the Puerto Rican and broader Latinx communities.
?? Academic and Community Programs
This school offers a range of innovative and community-focused programs, including:
- Green Community Builders / Illinois YouthBuild Program: A pre-apprenticeship initiative for youth ages 16–24, providing hands-on training in construction and green technologies.
- Lolita Lebrón Family Learning Center: Offers parenting and literacy programs, especially for teen parents in the Humboldt Park/West Town area.
- Culinary Greenhouse Program: Teaches students about urban agriculture and healthy eating through a rooftop greenhouse.
- Campos Speaks: A student-run newspaper that fosters youth voice and journalism skills.
- After-School Tutoring and Women’s Empowerment Groups: Support academic success and personal development.
?? School Culture and Community Ties
The school maintains strong partnerships with local organizations like the Puerto Rican Cultural Center, reinforcing its commitment to community-based education.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher required
- Teacher license/certification, as applicable by state or contract/district
- One year of experience as a school teacher, preferred
- Willingness and ability to accept direct responsibility for safety, wellbeing, or work output of other people
- Ability to read and implement instructional plans, correspond with parents and administration, and effectively present information and respond to questions from administration, parent, students, staff members, and the general public as requested
- Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts
- Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
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