2025- 2026 Computer Science Academic Teacher

CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS•Chicago, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chicago High School for the Arts is accepting applications for a licensed Computer Science Teacher for school year 2025-2026. Position Summary: The ideal teacher candidate will have the passion and skills to create a learning environment that will offer a rigorous college preparatory education that challenges students to achieve at high levels. Teachers at ChiArts will be required to differentiate instruction; design lesson and unit plans that properly assess student achievement; and use data to inform instruction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with Illinois teaching certification and endorsement(s) in the proper content area
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Proven organizational skills
Proven ability to work with a diverse population
Current knowledge of educational technology and application
Expert knowledge of subject area
A high regard for student potential and an ability to provide opportunities for students to develop and succeed
Willingness to be bold and creative in pursuit of what is best for students
Reflective teaching practice
Ability to work collaboratively with teams and nurture collegial relationships
Able to adapt and improve in changing situations

Nice To Haves

Curriculum development experience preferred
Knowledge of the backward design planning process preferred
An understanding of the value of arts education

Responsibilities

Embrace and promote the ChiArts vision, mission, educational approach, goals, and core values
Implement trauma-informed, restorative justice, and anti-racist practices
Prepare and implement lessons that encourage and foster proficient oral and written expression, critical thinking, applications, and ethics
Create structured lessons that prepare students for success in both ChiArts’ curriculum and standardized tests
Collaborate with the staff to develop “best practices” tailored to the unique philosophy and instructional approach geared toward the needs of the ChiArts’ student population.
Design, administer, and track a variety of student assessment tools
Integrate technology into assessments as well as classroom activity
Employ outstanding classroom management skills and implement the school code of conduct
Submit unit plans using the backwards by design format
Seek and participate in continuing professional development
Attend and participate in faculty and administrative meetings, parent conferences, open house, other school functions, and in-service professional development sessions
Use planning period effectively to prepare for classroom instruction
Serve as an advisor in the student advisory program
Monitor Study Hall effectively
Perform other duties as the needs of the school and the needs of the students may demand
Work with artistic staff to ensure overall student success at ChiArts
Provide meaningful feedback and grade student work in a timely manner
Record student grades weekly
Maintain regular contact with parents and guardians regarding student progress
Record daily attendance for each class period