Early Childhood​/Lower School Spanish Teacher Long-Term Substitute

Catherine Cook School is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, connection, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to developing creative, collaborative problem solvers who tackle global challenges from multiple perspectives. Our talented faculty and staff help students from preschool through 8th grade become confident leaders and lifelong learners.

At Cook, you will have the opportunity to engage in evidence-based practices and innovative learning designs, grow personally and professionally, and make a meaningful impact both within and beyond our school. We invite you to explore the open positions listed below and apply to those that align with your qualifications and passion for our mission.

Catherine Cook School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Any questions about joining the Cook community can be directed to our Human Resources team athr .

of faculty and staff have worked at Cook for at least 5 years

Full-time

• Type: Full-Time, Temporary
• Supervisor: Head of Lower School
• Location: Chicago, IL, on-site
• Starting Date: October 2026
• Ending Date: February 2027

Why consider Catherine Cook School?

Cook is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, connection, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to developing creative, collaborative problem solvers who tackle global challenges from multiple perspectives. Our dedicated faculty and staff help students from preschool through 8th grade become empowered learners and leaders.

All Cook employees are trained and supported in incorporating wellness and belonging into their work with students and adults. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) are the cornerstones upon which we build a curriculum and community. At Cook, we commit to all community members being active learners, from our preschool students to us as adults.

We invite you to consider how Cook will benefit from having you, along with your experiences in educating and learning, as a part of our community.

How will this role contribute to the growth of the Cook community?

Catherine Cook School seeks a vibrant and innovative Spanish teacher long-term substitute to join our teaching team. The Spanish program builds listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills and lays a foundation in grammar and vocabulary appropriate for a variety of life situations. An emphasis is also placed on the study and appreciation of Spanish-speaking cultures. Applicants should be experienced in differentiating learning for a wide range of children’s abilities and interests.

We follow a responsive approach to social-emotional learning.

How will I contribute and grow personally and professionally in this role?

Connecting with and caring for students and colleagues through weekly duties and administrative tasks

Growing as a life-long learner through active participation in meetings and professional development opportunities

Applying skills as supported by training and protocols for proactive and responsive community building.

Proactively and reflectively communicating through various platforms the vision, goals, and progress of your work with both internal and external collaborators

Growing our culture of belonging and wellness through active participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) efforts

Serving as an Ambassador for our Enrollment Management and Development efforts

Employing Google and Outlook Applications for individual and team collaboration and communication

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