Career & Technical Educator (Entrepreneurship & Innovation )

Reports to Principal

About the role

Acero Schools teachers realize that success is built on relationships—with students, families, and colleagues. Our teachers focus their work on student learning and wholeheartedly believe that all students can learn, demonstrating this through innovation and sharing best practices. As a teacher with Acero Schools, you will be responsible for the academic growth of your students, relentlessly and resiliently pursuing their success. You will lead curriculum, instruction, and assessment using proven educational models for social-emotional learning, personalized learning, and data-driven differentiated instruction in a culturally sensitive manner.

Join a team of driven individuals who contribute to, respect, and serve in our communities. A team of professional collaborators leading students and supporting their educational paths. A team that embodies the values of achievement, community, equity, resilience, and optimism.

Responsibilities

• Deliver rigorous, hands-on instruction using an approved curriculum that emphasizes both technical and general workplace readiness.
• Embed soft skills development within competency-based instruction activities.
• Guide and support students in participating in industry-related competitions, career exploration opportunities, professional organizations, and postsecondary planning.
• Demonstrate the use of project-based learning through activities such as competitions, capstone projects, and real-world applications.
• Partner with core academic teachers to plan, integrate, and align curriculum across content areas.
• Ensure high academic standards, set goals, and do what it takes to achieve them.
• Differentiate curriculum, instruction, and individualized learning plans to meet individual student needs.
• Develop positive relationships with students and families to create support for student growth.
• Manage classroom behavior in a respectful manner consistent with school-wide rules and the Acero Schools Student Code of Conduct.
• Collaborate with instructional leaders to develop and execute a Professional Growth Plan for your development.
• Clearly and accurately communicate with administration, colleagues, students, parents, and the larger academic community to improve academic outcomes for all students.
• Exhibit professionalism, leadership, and personal responsibility for daily work, attendance, personal appearance, student learning, and school success.
• Maintain and update industry certifications as required by the Illinois State Board of Education and Acero Schools.
• Demonstrate collegial behavior and make positive contributions to the school community.
• Believe in our ability to create the future we envision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• Ability to demonstrate the academic progress of students under your leadership and articulate the methods used to achieve those results.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or equivalent (required).
• Valid Illinois 9-12 CTE Business endorsement or equivalent (required).
• Minimum 2 years full-time industry experience preferred.
• Residency in Chicago is not required.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States (required).

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including but not limited to:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• 401k & Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund

Pay

Salary range: $64,480 - $77,329

Location

Chicago, IL

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• The ability to operate standard business office equipment, collect, compile, and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files, and communicate and exchange information.
• Physical demands include the ability to stand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around the classroom 60% of the day.
• Must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20 lbs. for short periods of time.
• Walk up and down stairs several times a day.
• Majority of work is performed in a general school environment.
• Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours to perform job duties.
• Requires participation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.