4th Grade Teacher

AVERY COONLEY SCHOOL • Downers Grove, IL

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The Avery Coonley School is seeking a 4th Grade Teacher that can nurture the social, emotional, and academic development of each child in a classroom of academically advanced students. Instructional groups are flexible and dynamic, and a desire to work in a team based collaborative classroom is essential. In addition to teaching responsibilities that center on math, science and writing, the 4th Grade Teacher is expected to engage with the broader community experience by chaperoning school events, and participating in school meetings, committees, and events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution. Master’s degree preferred
• Teaching experience in an upper elementary or middle school setting
• Proficiency with teaching mathematics and science.
• Excellent writing, communication, presentation, and group facilitation skills
• “Can do” attitude and ability to work as part of a team
• Willingness to develop differentiated learning experiences for gifted and high-achieving students
• Ability to receive feedback and engage in continuous self-improvement
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic, rapidly changing work environment
• Ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to work collaboratively, plan with Group teaching partner, and team teach
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams, departments, and divisions
• Firm belief in personal accountability, producing measurable outcomes, and sustaining high expectations

Nice To Haves

• Experience with bright and gifted students preferred

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and present effective daily instruction
• Develop lessons that are engaging and optimally challenging for bright and gifted students
• Challenge, guide, counsel, and discipline students in appropriate ways
• Communicate with parents in a timely manner and engage them in a partnership to support their children's education
• Keep clear and complete records
• Meet all deadlines for report cards, communications with parents, and other professional requirements
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance, words, and actions
• Perform routine additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Full-time employees who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for benefits the first day of the month following their date of hire.
• GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE: Full-time employees (who work at least 30 hours per week) and their dependents are eligible to enroll in health benefits provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL. There are 6 medical plan options including a Health Savings Account (HSA) compatible plan. In addition, a Dental PPO plan is available as well as a Vision plan utilizing the EyeMed network. Additional offerings include option to setting up a Flexible Spending Account and an employee discount program through Blue 365.
• EMPLOYER PROVIDED LIFE/AD&D INSURANCE: Avery Coonley provides Term Life Insurance coverage equal to the full-time employee’s annual salary. The school will contribute 100% of the cost of the Life Insurance Policy.
• EMPLOYER SPONSORED DISABILITY BENEFIT: Short (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance is an employer-provided benefit and provides protection from loss of income in the event that a full-time employee is unable to work due to illness, injury, or accident for a long period of time. This benefit is paid entirely by Avery Coonley School and has no cost to the employee.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Full-time Employees may utilize the Employee Assistance Program through ALL One Health to assist themselves and their immediate family with convenient resources to help address emotional, legal and financial issues. EAP provides support, counseling as well as work-life resources.
• 403(b) PLAN: Avery Coonley School provides a retirement program through TIAA. Eligible employees may participate in the program on a voluntary basis during their first year of employment. ACS will match the full-time employee’s contribution and the match percentage is based on the employee’s years of service.
• PAID TIME OFF POLICY: Avery Coonley School provides a competitive paid time off policy for all of their regular employees. All 10- month full time employees receive 13 days of sick leave and 5 personal days. All 12- month full- time employees receive 13 days of sick leave, 7 personal days, and vacation leave that begins at two weeks annually and increases based on years of service to the School. Part-time regular employees will accrue one (1) hour of paid leave for each forty (40) hours actually worked. Part-time regular employees can begin to use accrued paid leave ninety (90) days after hire date. In addition, the School may grant paid time off for professional development activities.
• PARENTAL LEAVE: Avery Coonley School will provide six-week maternity/paternity adoption leave at full salary. The six weeks of leave must be taken immediately after the birth/adoption of the child(ren).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees