Middle School ELA Teacher

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. It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our 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 by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education.

LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago. LEARN’s mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard‑working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.

The Middle School Language Arts Teacher will be responsible for the daily operation of their classroom. The teacher is required to provide high‑quality instruction to all students every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community‑based. The teacher must also cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student families, staff, and other members of the community. An ideal candidate has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students.

Through our Multi‑Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that all scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators constantly evaluate how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars’ academic and social‑emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.

• Effectively implement instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results while teaching to the whole child.
• Plan and deliver differentiated instruction and ongoing assessments for children with diverse learning needs.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Participate in professional development opportunities and collaborate with peers to grow professionally.
• Use data to improve instruction and student achievement.
• Maintain a professional working relationship with students, families, and colleagues.

• Professional Educator’s License (PEL) in Elementary Education or Secondary Education with Middle School Language Arts Endorsement.
• A demonstrated record of living LEARN’s Core Values.

• bilingual.
• Possess 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 fund or Teacher Retirement Fund.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities: mentor teachers and support for new teachers, coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers, weekly PDs.

Teachers will work in a busy and active environment. Multiple…