English Teacher

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: English Teacher

Department: Academics Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Principal Schedule: 10 Months

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School a Jesuit college-preparatory co-educational school serving grades 9-12 seeks a dedicated English Teacher to join our faculty. We are looking for an educator who is committed to Catholic education and passionate about working with a diverse student population in a mission driven college preparatory environment.

The ideal candidate embraces the formation of the whole person and is committed to supporting students in their academic growth faith development and dedication to service and justice.

This is primarily an English teaching position and includes teaching five sections within the English Department with course assignmentsdeterminedby experience and departmental needs. Depending on staffing needs and candidate strengths the teacher may also be asked to supportadditionalelective courses.

Qualifications

Minimum of a BA degree in subject area; MA preferred.
Illinois Professional Educator License preferred (non-licensed applicants must become certified within five years).
Successful teaching experience at the secondary level preferred.
Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills; familiarity with the goals objectives and mission of Cristo Rey Jesuit High School; the ability to respond effectively to the needs of students.

Competencies

Understanding of educational theory and practice.
Ability to use technology inside and outside the classroom.
Commitment to working with a diverse student body.
Familiarity with Spanish language and supporting first-generation students preferred.
Willingness to collaborate with others.
Familiarity with current instructional methodologies.
Classroom management skills.

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Compensation: Commensurate with relevant teaching experience and established Faculty Compensation schedule.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off
Medical Dental Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401k

Cristo Rey Jesuit High School: Founded in 1996 Cristo Rey Jesuit High Schoolprovidesa Catholic college preparatory education and professional work experiencetostudentsfromSpanish-speaking familiesacross the southwest side make the school bothsustainable and affordable to our families Cristo Rey Jesuit pioneered the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP). Our unique and highly successful funding model inspired what is now a national network of Catholic high schools serving low-income families across the CWSP enables our students to earn a portion of their annual cost of education by working oneschoolday a week at a corporationinthe Chicago more at .

Jesuit Schools Network and Cristo Rey Network: Cristo Rey Jesuit is sponsored by the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits) the largest religious order in the Roman Catholic Church and iswell knownin the United States with over 50 high school and 28 colleges and Rey Jesuit is a member of the Jesuit Schools Network the national association of Jesuit schools in the United States and Cristo Rey Jesuit High School is a member of the Cristo Rey Network the national association of schools operating on the Cristo Reymodel. Currently there are 41 high schools serving more than 13000 students throughout the country that are associated through the Cristo Rey Network and operate using the educational model named for the flagship school in Chicago.

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Job Title: English TeacherDepartment: Academics Classification: ExemptReports to: Principal Schedule: 10 MonthsCristo Rey Jesuit High School a Jesuit college-preparatory co-educational school serving grades 9-12 seeks a dedicated English Teacher to join our faculty. We are looking for a...