Foreign Language Teacher SY 2025-2026
Foreign Language Teacher SY 2025-2026
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USD 58097 - 100000
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POSITION SUMMARY (Foreign Language Teacher)
NLCP is currently seeking a qualified foreign language teacher. We are open to applicants with expertise in French German Mandarin or other foreign languages. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
The foreign language teacher is responsible for leading core course instructional minutes and ensuring alignment with curricula best practices. As part of NLCPs college readiness academic model teachers will have the opportunity to teach across the spectrum of their expertise and be supported in creating differentiated learning experiences in their classrooms. In addition to core instructional minutes teachers will engage in special topic seminar instruction allowing creativity in instruction and adding to the breadth of content exposure that scholars receive. Teachers will participate in continuous professional learning as well as hold stakeholdership in departmental planning which involves steering the direction of subject curriculum management.
BENEFITS AND PERKS (Foreign Language Teacher)
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 50K Life Insurance
- ShortTerm Disability (Employer paid)
- LongTerm Disability (Employer paid)
- Accident Insurance (Employer paid)
- Voluntary LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
- Additional Voluntary Benefits (Hospital Indemnity Critical Illness)
- Professional Development
- Paid Timeoff
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (Foreign Language Teacher)
Core Curriculum Instruction (70%)
- Lead the implementation of core curriculum instruction in relevant subject area
- Provide opportunities for learning differentiation including but not limited to experiential learning project learning and group learning
- Collect and reflect on classroom and school level data to improve outcomes
Seminar Instruction (15%)
- Create and execute special topic seminar learning focused on teacher area of interest with the aim of expanding curricular content and offerings
Departmental Leadership (15%)
- Contribute to departmental structure and curriculum development
- Contribute to grade level team meetings including data reflection and action planning
Education Requirements
- Bachelors degree in education youth development or relevant field required masters preferred
- Valid Illinois Professional Educators License (or outofstate equivalent preferred)
Experience Requirement
- Passion to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
- Proven trackrecord of high achievement in the classroom
- Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subject
Desired Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Maintains a strengthsbased approach practicing boundless compassion for scholars and staff
- Relentless in pursuit of student growth
- Dedication to betterment of ones own skill and craft
- Grounded in community and the importance of healthy safe and transformative relationships
- Passion about Urban Education and equitable educational outcomes
- Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools enrollment and transfer policies
- Demonstrated involvement with restorative practices including experience facilitating talking and peace circles
- Ability to work independently multitask and problem solve
- Ability to maintain a warm customer focused demeanor
- Experience working with youth and/or in a school setting
- Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge of restorative justice principles and practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skillsGood level of proficiency in Google Suite (Docs Sheets Slides Forms and Drive) and general computer applications
Work Schedule:
Monday to Friday 8 AM to 4 PM
As a condition of employment with North Lawndale College Prep candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Employment Type
Full-Time
