Middle School ELA Maternity Leave Teacher

Position Title: Middle School ELA Maternity Leave Teacher

DOL Status: FullTime

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Compensation: $45000 $50000

Reports to: Principal

Effective Date: May 1 2025 June 62025

Educators at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) are hired with the invitation and encouragement to be lifelong learners. FXW will employ faculty who enjoy teaching who are progressive and innovative in their craft who love working with students who are great colleagues and who truly find joy in their profession. We expect that an FXW faculty member possesses the necessary knowledge teaching skills character and commitment to be productive members of the FXW community. Additionally the FXW teacher will adhere to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FXW School.

At FXW we aspire that each teacher is successful. To do so an FXW teacher will do the following:

• Utilize effective instructional strategies with students.
• Be willing to grow in their profession.
• Create and manage the classroom in a positive manner respecting the dignity of all.
• Embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms.
• Complete annual goals and seek professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community.
• Fulfill routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner.

Middle School ELA 58 Program Description

At the Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) our 5^th through 8^th grade English/Language Arts program provides students with a rigorous curriculum. Overall each teacher is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all students. In alignment with our charisms students have access to a wide range of texts that reflect themselves and help them understand the perspectives of others. Our curriculum provides authentic experiences for students to read and write along their own diverse literacy pathway. Direct instruction is provided in the areas of comprehension word study vocabulary and grammar.

Middle School ELA 58 Teacher Primary Functions

Overall each teacher is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all students. Each middle school teacher is a homeroom teacher and an advisor for one section of students. As FXW is a faithbased school all teachers may have the responsibility for teaching a section of religion (with materials provided). Middle school teachers serve one grade level and are a member of a gradelevel team. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A bachelors or masters degree in education.
• A valid issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred.
• A masters degree in a curriculum area is preferred.

Although FXW is an Independent Catholic School all faculty and staff comply with the Archdiocese of Chicagos Protecting Gods Children Requirements.

A candidate must demonstrate:

• The ability to establish collaborative relationships with coteacher/teaching staff.
• Strong interest to teach in an inclusive faithbased school and comfortable teaching a Religion Curriculum either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter.

Key Relationships
The teacher reports to the campus principal and will be supervised evaluated and mentored by the principal and/or the assistant principal. Other key relationships include: the Head of School other teachers and administrators staff students and parents.

Physical Requirements

• Standing and Movement:

Middle school teachers frequently stand for extended periods while teaching and they need to be able to walk around the classroom and maneuver in tight spaces.

• Clear Communication:

Teachers must be able to speak clearly and project their voice to be heard by students as well as understand the speech of others.

• Visual Acuity:

They need to be able to see details of objects at various distances including those within a few feet and those further away.

• Hearing:

Teachers must be able to hear sounds and distinguish between them and focus on one source of sound while ignoring others.

• Fine Motor Skills:

Teachers may need to use their fingers to grasp move or assemble small objects.

• Physical Stamina:

The job can be physically demanding requiring teachers to stay active and engaged throughout the day.

• Occasional Physical Tasks:

Teachers may need to kneel squat or stoop to interact with students or access materials.

• Adaptability:

Teachers need to be able to adapt to different classroom environments and activities which may involve standing sitting or walking.

Work Environment:

• High Social Interaction:

Middle school teachers have a high level of social interaction with students parents and other staff members.

• Classroom Management:

They must be able to manage diverse student behaviors and create a positive learning environment.

• Communication:

Teachers communicate regularly with students parents and colleagues via phone email inperson meetings and written correspondence.

• Conflict Situations:

Teachers may encounter conflict situations with students or parents requiring strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

• Collaboration:

Teachers work as part of a team with other educators and staff members.

• Physical Environment:

Teachers work indoors in classrooms but may also work outdoors for physical education or sports activities.

• Technology:

Teachers must be comfortable using technology for instruction communication and assessment.

Travel Requirements

• Local travel between campuses as necessary to fulfill student program requirements.

Compensation and Benefits

FXW offers a competitive salary and robust benefits program commensurate with experience and consistent with independent schools.

Expected compensation for this role includes a salary within the range of $45000$50000.

Benefits include but are notlimited to:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
  • Short Term Disability
  • Long Term Disability
  • Basic Life & AD&D
  • Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Benefits
• Financial Wellness
  • FSA
  • Commuter Benefits
  • 403B Retirement Savings

• Wellbeing & Balance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Mental Health Resources

If you believe you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply. FXW is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Not sure you meet 100 of our qualifications We understand. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance for us to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skills workplace experience and backgrounds.

NonDiscrimination Policy

It is The Frances Xavier Warde Schools goal to attract recruit and retain exceptional faculty and staff that are inspiring diverse and committed to the schools mission. We support our teachers and staff by welcoming them into an environment that encourages them to excel and by maintaining a rich benefits package that helps them to flourish and grow personally and professionally.

FXW will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race color religion sex national origin ancestry age order of protection status genetic information marital status disability sexual orientation including gender identity unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination equal opportunity and affirmative action laws orders and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to student admissions and employment.

We invite you to become a part of our community and FXW makes a deliberate effort to employ faculty and staff of diverse races ethnicities and backgrounds.

Learn More

Click here HERE to learn more about The Frances Xavier Warde School.

To Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact or visit fxw/careers.

A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position.

A current rsum.

Mission Statement

The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an excellent academic valuesoriented education to students of all ethnic religious cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds in a childcentered urban environment. As a keystone of its diverse community The Frances Xavier Warde School provides needbased scholarships to thirty percent of its students.

The Frances Xavier Warde School partners with its families nurtures faith development for its Catholic students and engages all its students to learn about and respect other faith traditions. The Frances Xavier Warde School uses a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow clarify their values and develop decisionmaking skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit.