Middle School Social Science Teacher

About LEARN

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high‑performing college preparatory, tuition‑free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree.

There are 11 LEARN Schools serving over 4,000 students in grades PK‑8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

LEARN’s goal is to create an environment on every campus where staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem‑solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored with recognitions such as a 2022 Principal of the Year award and an Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education.

LEARN also received a $7 million gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.

LEARN is looking for hard‑working, passionate professionals dedicated to transforming public education.

The Classroom Teacher will be responsible for daily operation of his or her classroom, providing high‑quality instruction to all students every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community‑based, and the teacher is required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with students’ families, staff, and other community members.

• Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results.
• Implementing instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks.
• Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and student achievement.
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs.
• Providing a positive learning environment that promotes thinking; the classroom environment is supportive and community‑based.
• Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school‑wide goals.
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with parents.
• Cultivating ongoing relationships with students’ families, staff, and other community members.
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.

• Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education or Secondary Education with Middle School Social Science Endorsement.
• Demonstrated record of living LEARN’s Core Values.

• Yours is bilingual.
• Possesses 1+ year of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Wellness Benefits:
  Online Mental Health Support, free on‑site COVID testing.
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year.
• Short and long‑term disability.
• Paid life insurance.
• 403(b) Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible.
• Chicago Teachers’ Pension/ Teacher Retirement Fund.
• On‑going professional development opportunities.
• Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers.
• Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers.
• Weekly PDs.

Teachers will work in a busy and active environment with many simultaneous activities. They must supervise all children at all times. The majority of work is performed in a general classroom/school environment. Teachers may also be asked to attend organization‑sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development. Physical demands include lifting and carrying children and equipment, sitting on the floor or child‑sized furniture, operating standard office equipment, cleaning and maintaining classroom equipment and furniture, traveling moderate indoor and outdoor distances, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, kneeling up to 60% of the day, and lifting 15‑40 pounds for short periods.

For applicants applying after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID‑19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption is required.

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