Technology Teacher

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving over 4,000 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

About the Role

The Spanish Teacher will be responsible for the daily operation of their classroom, providing high-quality instruction to all students every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The teacher will cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with students' families, staff, and other community members. An ideal candidate has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. LEARN embraces the idea that all scholars are capable of becoming expert learners through our Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS). Teachers and administrators constantly evaluate how to best support and celebrate diversity to benefit all scholars' academic and social-emotional needs, creating learning environments that tear down barriers.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implement instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results while teaching to the whole child
• Plan and deliver differentiated instruction and ongoing assessments for children with diverse learning needs
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment
• Participate in professional development opportunities and collaborate with peers to grow professionally
• Use data to improve instruction and student achievement
• Maintain a professional working relationship with students, families, and colleagues
• Clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture
• Supervise children at all times in a busy and active environment

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values

Preferred:

• Professional Educator’s License (PEL) with a Spanish or Bilingual endorsement, or current participation in an Instructor Certification Program
• 1+ year of teaching experience
• Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on-site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays (including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
• Ongoing professional development opportunities:
  • Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
  • Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers
  • Weekly professional development sessions

Working Conditions

Teachers will work in a busy and active environment with multiple activities happening simultaneously and must supervise all children at all times. The majority of work is performed in a classroom or school setting. Responsibilities may include attending organization-sponsored events, field trips, and network professional development.

• Frequently lift and carry children and equipment, sit on the floor or child-sized furniture, and clean/maintain classroom equipment
• Stand, bend, reach, stoop, walk, and kneel for upwards of 60% of the day
• Walk up and down stairs several times a day
• Lift, push, or pull 15 to 40 pounds for short periods
• Operate standard business office equipment and communicate effectively