Faculty, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
Job in
West Chicago, DuPage County, Illinois, 60185, USA
Listing for:
Wheaton Academy
Full Time
position
Listed on 2025-12-02
Job specializations:
-
Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School, Special Education Teacher, English Teacher / ESL TEFL
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Future Faculty
Description
The Wheaton Academy teacher is part of a dynamic team who are seeking to nurture growth in high school students through relationships, excellence, and service to the glory of God. He or she accomplishes this goal by integrating biblical values and helping challenge students to meet high educational standards in the classroom, using innovative curriculum that is centered on a caring student/teacher relationship.
The teacher delivers differentiated, in-person instruction based upon each student’s needs and experience and delivers frequent feedback to direct the progression of students’ learning.
Essential Roles and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Instruction:
Planning and Preparation
Facilitates in-person, student-centered classroom learning opportunities within assigned department at Wheaton Academy to meet enrollment needs.Displays strong grasp of discipline and content knowledge and makes connections with other disciplinesCapable of teaching a variety of courses in his or her discipline in order to meet enrollment needsUtilizes appropriate resources available through the school or beyond related to the course goals and learning standardsImplements or develops clear assessment criteria and standardsUses assessment results to plan for the class as a wholeUses consistent lesson planningResolves student confusion with clarified directions and proceduresPrepares students for further study, and the material is taught in a manner which students understandAdapts learning activities using a variety of techniques recognizing the importance of student learning styles, instructional goals, and recent professional researchPractices structure in lesson planning and implementationPaces each lesson with defined scheduling for learning benchmarksCreates student-centered learning opportunities like engaging discussion or other hands-on activitiesUses technology frequently to accomplish learning goalsDevelops and applies strategies to make the curriculum rigorous and relevantNaturally and regularly integrates biblical principles into his/her subjectProvides more time and support to students needing additional help in order to promote student successAssessment:
Assesses students fairly and accurately according to stated clear class expectationsProvides enough opportunity for students to demonstrate understanding and supports them in the learning process with hands-on guidanceProvides timely feedbackUpdates grades and assignments on OnCampus.Adheres to department intervention strategiesPrepares students to score at or above benchmarks on AP tests, national language exams, and college readiness benchmarksLearning Environment:
Creates a classroom environment that reflects Wheaton Academy’s expectational student cultureEnsures that the classroom procedures and expectations demonstrate and reflect biblical and gospel truthUnderstands, builds and maintains Kingdom Community values in the classroom, honoring our community of students, faculty and staff who reflect the wide spectrum of God’s kingdom.Implements classroom procedures to ensure that the classroom is safe and comfortable for all studentsProvides a classroom environment that is a place of care and respect for allEstablishes clear standards of conduct in the classroomResponds to student misbehavior with positive consistent resultsEstablishes a neat and tidy classroom, appropriate for learningCommunicates importance of work assignmentsDemonstrates a concern for students’ ability and giftednessProfessional Responsibilities:
Keeps ACSI or state teacher certification up to date in specific teaching area, or is in on-going pursuit of an advanced degreeCompletes administrative duties and arrives to meetings on timeAttends required in-person school events, including Back to School Night (August) and Student Conferences (October).Dresses professionally and according to Wheaton Academy dress codeAdheres to the school’s required procedures for communicating to parentsMakes occasional, successful attempts to engage families in the instructional programRegularly demonstrates a positive and enthusiastic attitude about Wheaton…
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