Title: Middle School Math Teacher Classification: Exempt

Department: Middle School Status: Full-Time, Ten Month

Reports to: Head of Middle School School Day: 7:45am - 4:00pm

School Description

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries, including 25 schools in the United States. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. The Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Position Description

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Math Teacher whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. Additionally, as a member of the Middle School Faculty, this teacher will act as an advisor.

Essential Job Functions

As a member of the faculty, this teacher will be responsible for:
- Designing and implementing instruction in Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1 aligned to national and state standards
- Implementing, forming and evaluating curriculum
- Utilizing common assessments in conjunction with the grade team to evaluate student outcomes and inform instruction
- Working as an active and collaborative member of the grade level team and with other faculty members
- Serving as an advisor for a group of middle school students
The teacher will work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart to achieve these basic teacher expectations:
- Support – Implement – Model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools
- Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction
- Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning
- Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication.
- Appropriately carry out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.
- Maintain professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency and consistent with band level placement.
- Align with faculty across divisions for vertical curriculum coordination.
- Provide comprehensive parent communication and education concerning their students performance and progress.

A Successful Candidate will:

Have experience teaching math/pre-algebra/algebra to middle school students
Demonstrate good organization and attention to detail
Have excellent communication skills
Be highly motivated, ethical, and eager to learn
Prioritize and multi-task effectively
Enjoy working both independently and as a member of a team
Continuously strive for process improvement and quality outcomes
Have experience teaching in a differentiated style, including teaching small groups of students

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
Experience teaching middle school math preferred

Pay Range $45,808 - $79,401

Based on experience and level of education. Additional compensation may be available for those with higher experience and education.

Benefits:

Retirement Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Tuition Remission
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Parental Leave
Life Insurance

To Apply

Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) in the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover letter and resume.

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.

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