Elementary & Middle School Spanish Teacher - Chicago, United States - DAYSTAR ACADEMY

DAYSTAR ACADEMY
DAYSTAR ACADEMY
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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Benefits:


  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance


Daystar Academy, an IB continuum school in the city of Chicago, serves students in primary, middle school and high school.

We are looking for a highly qualified, justice-minded Spanish teacher for grades K-8 for the school year.


This full-time position could include teaching:

  • K-8th Spanish Teacher

Why Daystar Academy?

  • Compelling Mission: Empower students to positively impact the world through a faithbased, culturallyengaged, globallyminded education.
  • World Class Location: Based in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago near the bustling Loop city center and worldrenowned institutions such as the Art Institute, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium.
  • Legacy of Excellence: Teach at a school with a reputation for academic excellence, spiritual dedication, and commitment to diversity.
  • Vibrant,

Diverse Community:

Engage with a supportive community of parents, staff, and students who represent and embrace all the diversity Chicago has to offer.


  • Supportive Environment: Benefit from a dedicated staff, care for your wellbeing, and professional development opportunities.

The minimum qualifications for this position:

  • While we welcome global applicants, we can currently only accept international applicants already paired with a Visa organization
  • Bachelor's degree in education and/or related field
  • Teaching Certification
  • Experience with inquirybased teaching and learning
  • Experience with and value of culturallyresponsive pedagogy
  • Growth mindset about teaching and learning
  • Commitment to Daystar's Statement of Faith and to teaching at a Christian school
  • Commitment to the faith development of Daystar students Knowledge of and/or experience with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) and/or Middle Years Program (MYP) would be a plus

Spanish teacher job summary:


Essential Job Functions Relative to role as K-8th Spanish Teacher:

  • Provide a safe learning environment based on Daystar Distinctives and Responsive Classroom practices.
  • Follow IB and school expectations related to lesson and unit planning, teaching and reflecting.
  • Submit unit plans as prescribed by the Director of the Lower School (K5th) Director of the Middle School and High School (6th8th.)
  • Assess and reflect upon one's teaching related to student learning, including being open to feedback and coaching.
  • Maintain records related to student growth and achievement, supporting and extending as needed.
  • Maintain student work samples, including teacher feedback and assessment, and encourage students to reflect on their work and their progress throughout the year.
  • Communicate in an ongoing and meaningful way with students' parents/guardians which will ensure congruency and clear expectations about academic and/or behavioral concerns through progress reports and parent teacher conferences.
  • Provide assessment feedback to students and parents in a timely manner, including updating the Toddle platform regularly with assessment feedback.
  • Create and regularly reflect on annual individual goals based on the Daystar Academy staff evaluation.
  • Actively participate in staff planning meetings, prayers/devotions, and professional growth opportunities.
  • Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees.
  • Set up and maintain a creative, orderly, clean and favorable learning environment.
  • Demonstrate and insist on respectful use of all materials and the class environment.
  • Execute administrative and classroom maintenance tasks.
  • Model positive and respectful interactions with students and all members of the Daystar community at all times.
  • Support professional collaboration with teachers and staff members to ensure consistency and continuity in classroom programs.
  • Collaborate with teachers and staff through problemsolving, flexibility, communication and encouragement.
  • Adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook.
  • Build a sense of trust in the school by fostering a respectful, cordial, and professional relationship with parents.
  • Be an excellent ambassador of Daystar Academy at all times.
  • Respect all school procedures and organizational structure.
  • Supervise students and generally assist as assigned.
  • Keep accurate records, including attendance.
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