Upper School English Teacher Full-year Sabbatical coverage

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 64622 - 114967

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Latin School of Chicago is hiring an Upper School English Teacher for a sabbatical leave coverage for the 2026-2027 school year with the possibility of a position in the 2027-2028 school year. Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence.

Latin School of Chicago seeks a creative and innovative Upper School English Teacher who is passionate about teaching literature through critical reading writing and thinking instruction; and is looking to join an enthusiastic and collaborative group of educators.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teach 4 classes per semester: 2 sections of English 9 (with a shared 9th grade curriculum) and 2 sections of English 10 (option for Latin American Literature or Middle Eastern and South Asian Literature depending on education background and experience)
Serve as advisor to 8-10 students
Attend department meetings division meetings and all-school faculty/staff meetings
Co-lead or support an experiential learning Project Week (second week of March)
Work closely with department members department chair and division director to design lesson plans and curriculum that is aligned and responsive to student needs; specifically work collaboratively with the English 9 team and attend all team meetings
Write narratives on student progress two times per year
Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students
Be available to students outside of class time for writing conferences and feedback as needed
Attend and supervise students during assemblies gatherings and other school functions

Compensation:

Salary is $64622 - $114967 annually based on education level and years of experience as outlined in our Faculty Scale.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States (We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.)

Qualifications

Masters degree preferred Bachelors degree required
3 years teaching experience at the high school level
Background training and experience teaching from an identity-based perspective
Experience cultivating an inclusive and supportive climate for all students especially students from underrepresented backgrounds and who fosters appreciation for differences in our community
Commitment to inclusivity collaboration and professionalism.
Critical thinking and reflection skills to assess and improve existing processes
Strong communication skills including spoken and written communication
Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
Comfort integrating technology into the classroom and in lessons
Curating materials in a Course Management System.

Interested candidates should include the following as part of their application:

A 1 page letter of interest that articulates how past experiences align with Latins hiring needs
1-2 page resume of relevant work experiences and accomplishments

Latin School embraces diversity of people cultures and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.

Required Experience:

DescriptionLatin School of Chicago is hiring an Upper School English Teacher for a sabbatical leave coverage for the 2026-2027 school year with the possibility of a position in the 2027-2028 school year. Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program...