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Language Arts Teacher - Chicago, United States - Polaris Charter Academy

Polaris Charter Academy

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Chicago, United States

1 month ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Grades 6-8 English-Language Arts - Fall 2024

We are CREW

Looking for a school that reminds you of why you got into this profession in the first place? A place where kids are more than a test score and teachers are treated as professionals and as people? Check out Polaris Charter Academy, a school founded on the belief that focusing on character development and grounding students in real world, authentic, deeper learning will develop children who become ethical people and life long learners who contribute to a better world.

Who are you?
Polaris Charter Academy is looking for middle school ELA educators who possess...

A growth mindset
Strong beliefs that ALL children are capable of achieving at high levels of academic achievement and character growth, and feel responsible for ensuring that growth
Strong evidence of implementing innovative and research based contentbased literacy instructional practices (i.e. EL Education Language Arts Curriculum)
Proven ability to contribute to a highperforming team, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively informally and formally with fellow team members and staff
A commitment and thirst for continuously improving teaching and school culture through rigorous coaching and professional development
Passion for Deeper Learning that aligns with the principles of EL Education (Learn more about EL Education at )
Passion/experience for projectbased learning and vision for interdisciplinary integration
Illinois teaching license(s) with a middle school endorsement in English-Language Arts

As part of the Polaris Crew, you will:

Develop and implement CCSS aligned curriculum
Maintain effective instructional practices, ensuring that all students have access to content and participate equally, and use data to modify instruction to ensure differentiated learning
Commit to character education fostered through daily practice of Crew, a designated time to circle up your students to focus on community building, goal setting, and social emotional growth
Continue to grow and develop your practice by participating in rigorous coaching and professional development aligned to our strong commitment to a social justice mission and curriculum
Collaborate effectively with a departmentalized team and a parttime teaching assistant assigned to your classroom

Want to join the PCA crew?

PCA seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and is inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported.

To initiate the process, please visit our website or send your cover letter and resume to Michelle Navarre, Head of School.

Pay:
$50, $85,000.00 per year

Benefits: