Middle School English Language Arts Teacher - Chicago, United States - CICS/ReGeneration Schools

Description

ReGeneration Schools, founded in 2016, is a nationally ranked charter program with seven charter schools located in Illinois and Ohio. ReGeneration serves over 1800 students of whom 99% are minority and 86% are low income. U.S. News and World Report's 2021 School Ranking listed all ReGeneration elementary schools among the top ten charter elementary schools in Illinois. ReGeneration expanded to Ohio in 2019, opening its Bond Hill campus in 2019. ReGeneration is expanding in Ohio adding two more campuses effective July 2023.

Our mission is to ensure that all children have equal access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education through academic excellence and the content of their character.

Through rigorous academics, teaching excellence, character development, and high expectations, ReGeneration is nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.

We are seeking full-time
Middle School Reading/Writing Teachers to join our team for the school year.

These individuals will have superior content knowledge and a proven track record of providing excellent learning experiences that deepen students' understanding of multiple literacy concepts.

These individuals will also collaborate with fellow classroom teachers in planning units that are aligned with the Common Core academic standards.

Qualifications:

• Believes lowincome students can become college and career ready.
• High expectations for personal and team performance.
• Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 15 years of teaching experience in an urban setting.

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Can show proof of full vaccination for Covid-19:

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Valid State Certification (IL Type 03, IL Type 09, or Provisional license) with an endorsement in Middle School Language Arts preferred by not required
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Responsibilities:

• Design and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Design, implement and use informal and formal assessments to measure the progress of students.
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Work collaboratively with school team to determine instructional and social needs of students that ensure success, and promote students' wellbeing.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to create a friendly and safe environment demonstrating shared responsibility for achievement.
• Adhere to and support all school policies to enforce school core values, high expectations, and a strict code of conduct.
• Set and attain ambitious student achievement and socialemotional benchmarks.
• Model and encourage appropriate student behavior (i.e. grit, selfcontrol, social intelligence, optimism, and curiosity).
• Work with school team to constantly evaluate and improve mastery of instructional, culture building, and leadership skills.
• Maintain a classroom that demonstrates discipline, order, and rigor.
• Ensure that all students graduate ready for the next academic level.
• Reflect critically on teaching practice and implement improvement strategies as needed.
• Participate in mandatory summer orientation (3 weeks) and training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation:

Competitive salary and benefits (based on education and experience).

• ReGeneration is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability._Are you passionate about giving all children an equal opportunity through educational attainment? Do you want to work with a group of educators that share your beliefs and work relentlessly as a team to close the achievement gap?

If so,
Chicago International Charter Schools (CICS) / ReGeneration is the place for you

We are seeking full-time
Middle School English Language Arts Teachers to join our CICS Basil campus.

These individuals will have superior content knowledge, and a proven track record of providing excellent learning experiences that deepens students' understanding of multiple literacy concepts.

These individuals will also collaborate with classroom teachers in planning units that are aligned with the Common Core academic standards.

Qualifications:

• Believes lowincome students can become college and careerready.
• High expectations on personal and team performance.
• Flexible to changing priorities and conditions.
• Demonstrate initiative and creativity.
• Communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing.
• 15 years of teaching experience in an urban setting.

-
Valid State Certification (IL Type 03, IL Type 09, or Provisional license) with endorsement in Middle School Language Arts preferred
:

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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution required.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Design, implement and use informal an