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CES Job Announcement
High School Humanities Teacher
Organization: Young Women's Leadership Charter School
Type of Organization: CES Affiliate School
Type of Job: Teacher
Grades: High School
Subjects: Language Arts
Application Deadline: 05/15/2008
Job Description:
YWLCS is looking for a highly motivated individual who seeks to join us in our mission to inspire urban girls to engage in rigorous college preparatory learning in a small school focused on math, science and technology that nurtures their self-confidence and challenges them to achieve.
Primary Areas of Responsibility
• Develop and teach 9th grade Humanities and Reading & Witing classes in collaboration with the whole staff that is aligned with the mission of the school
• Facilitate and monitor academic, personal, and social development of each student
• Lead students in assigned classes and advisory groups
• Develop both classroom and school wide assessments
• Work as part of the Junior Academy, collaborating to create a positive learning environment for all students
• Work as part of the Humanities Content Area Team, collaborating to create a developmental literacy learning experience for all students
• Facilitate collaboration and communication with parents/guardians
• Participate in ongoing professional development; participate in self-, peer- and whole school evaluation
YWLCS values:
• Commitment to high academic achievement and equitable outcomes for all students
• Education that emphasizes personal connections and a supportive environment
• Multiple ways of teaching and learning and multiple means of assessment
• Critical thinking pedagogy
• Supportive, caring teaching & learning environment for all members of our school community
Incentives of working at YWLCS:
• Salary commensurate with experience; excellent medical and dental benefits
• Strong vision and mission driven professional environment
• Strong professional development using professional inquiry and critical reflection
• Collaborative work with teachers, students, administration and parents
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess the following:
• College degree and Illinois Teaching Credential required, advanced degree in education or other area preferred
• A relentless commitment to the work of sustaining an innovative environment for young urban women
• Demonstrated interest in public school reform and/or issues of gender equity
• Ability to effectively collaborate with teachers, staff and other members of the school community
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead and cultivate relationships with students, families, and staff
• Willingness to participate in ongoing professional development and team and self evaluation
• Previous experience working with people from diverse educational, socio-economic, family, and cultural backgrounds and willingness to cultivate relationships with students, families, and staff
• Proficiency in Spanish preferred
• Ability to respond with flexibility to demands and requirements of a small school environment
• Strong classroom management skills
• Strong teaching background with low-income youth of color and experience implementing anti-racist and multi-cultural curriculum
• Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate high school curriculum
• Ability to work with and understand people from diverse educational, socio-economic, family, and cultural backgrounds
• Ability to integrate technology into student learning activities and effectively utilize technology for personal/professional productivity
Salary & Benefits:
• Salary commensurate with experience; excellent medical and dental benefits
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How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send 1) letter of interest, 2) Evidence of Illinois Teaching Credential or 5 years related experience, and 3) resume with contact information for three references to: Michelle Russell, Assistant Director, YWLCS, 2641 Calumet St., Chicago, IL 60616 or email to jobs@ywlcs.org. Letters of recommendation are also welcome. |
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