5th Grade Teacher- Maternity Leave

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools seeks a 5th Grade Teacher for CICS Lloyd Bond in Chicago, Illinois. The teacher cultivates a love of learning through strong relationships, high expectations, and the belief that all students can succeed. The role focuses on engaging instruction, rigorous grade-level learning, and opportunities for students to apply what they learn. Teachers prepare individually and collaboratively, align lessons with grade-level standards and the core curriculum, and use checks for understanding, student work, and assessments to adjust instruction and address learning gaps. Teachers build classroom communities through strong routines, rituals, and management practices that maximize instructional time. They communicate regularly with students and families about progress and participate in cycles of practice and feedback to develop their teaching. The position reports to the Principal, starts in January 2027, and has a starting salary of $70,000 for certified teachers.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Valid Professional Educator License with the Illinois State Board of Education, or proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program within 30 days of employment.
Content Area Endorsement.
Ability to review and analyze student and campus data from multiple sources.
Proficiency with cloud-based software solutions, including Google Suite.
Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position.

Responsibilities

Maintain a student-centered perspective and believe in every student's capacity to learn and achieve.
Contribute to campus and network equity work and make culturally responsive decisions.
Foster belonging, positive relationships, and a strengths-based, equity-focused classroom culture; serve as a positive role model.
Implement the Distinctive Schools model and provide frequent opportunities for students to complete grade-appropriate assignments using the core curriculum and resources.
Deliver engaging instruction that puts the cognitive work on students and supports rigorous learning.
Use core instructional tools to design and deliver lessons aligned to grade-level standards.
Provide personalized, student-centered learning that accounts for students' needs, strengths, and interests.
Maintain an inventory of instructional materials and accurate records of student progress and development.
Assess students daily, weekly, and at the end of units; analyze assessment data and use it to adjust instruction and support mastery of grade-level standards.
Participate in coaching, mentoring, professional development, and required meetings.
Maintain an organized, welcoming, safe classroom environment and routines that maximize learning.
Build relationships with students, families, and colleagues and communicate effectively and frequently with students and families.
Use a restorative justice approach to discipline and behavior management in alignment with campus and network practices.
Collaborate with colleagues to support student growth and achievement.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal.
Travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration.