Art Teacher Woodlawn Middle School

Position: Art Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year (Woodlawn Middle School)
About the Campus:

The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. The middle school currently educates students in grades six through eight and assists students in the following:

* Developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community

* Contributing to the community through student research, service, and leadership

* Improving teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders

* Upholding the 4 core values of Scholarship, Leadership, Excellence and Grit

Position Summary:

This position will deliver ambitious art instruction that not only incorporates evidence-based analysis of practice in order to ensure that all students can achieve at high levels, but also provides a stimulating, challenging, and productive learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Deliver rigorous, standards-aligned art instruction that develops students' creativity and critical thinking skills while ensuring equitable access to grade-level content for all learners

* Build a classroom culture grounded in the habits of mind, work, and heart by maintaining high expectations, fostering student ownership, and creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

* Use student achievement data, formative assessments, and evidence-based instructional practices to plan differentiated lessons, monitor progress, and accelerate growth for diverse learners

* Engage in continuous professional growth by collaborating with colleagues, participating in coaching cycles, and contributing to the campus as a professional development site for teachers and school leaders

* Other duties as assigned

Position

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree

* Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement

* At least 2 years of urban teaching experience

* Previous experience working with children from culturally diverse backgrounds

* Excellent written and oral communication skills

* Proven program planning and development experience

* Reflective and receptive to providing and receiving professional feedback and coaching

* Commitment to the success and achievement of all students

* Proven commitment to curriculum and assessment planning and professional development

* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff,

students, parents, and community partners

* Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders

Position

Competencies:

* Collaborative, collegial, goal-oriented, mission-driven, accountable, responsible, self-managed, and self-motivated

Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate of years of teaching experience and education.

Benefits

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.

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