Grade 3 and Grade 4 Self- Contained Teacher (Future Opportunities)

The Frances Xavier Warde School•Chicago, IL

8d•$54,820 - $64,696•Onsite

About The Position

Educators at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) are hired with the invitation and encouragement to be life-long learners. FXW will employ faculty who enjoy teaching, who are progressive and innovative in their craft, who love working with students, who are great colleagues, and who truly find joy in their profession. We expect that an FXW faculty member possesses the necessary knowledge, teaching skills, character, and commitment to be productive members of the FXW community. Additionally, the FXW teacher will adhere to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FXW School, At FXW, we aspire that each teacher is successful. To do so, an FXW teacher will do the following: Utilize effective instructional strategies with students. Be willing to grow in their profession. Create and manage the classroom in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all. Embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms. Complete annual goals and seek professional development opportunities. Maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community. Fulfill routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner. At The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW), our intermediate (grades 3-4) program provides students with a rigorous curriculum. During these grades, we particularly work to build a strong foundation in core content areas before students move on to a departmentalized setting. In addition, the intermediate classroom teacher uses a student-centered, social and emotional learning approach. This is comprised of a set of research, and evidence-based practices designed to create a safe, joyful, and engaging classroom community. At the Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW), our program provides students with a rigorous curriculum. This teacher provides instruction for one group of students in a self-contained environment in the areas of literacy, math, and social studies. As FXW is a faith-based school, all teachers may have the responsibility for teaching a section of religion (with materials provided). Intermediate teachers serve one grade level and are a member of a grade-level team. It is The Frances Xavier Warde School’s goal to attract, recruit and retain exceptional faculty and staff that are inspiring, diverse and committed to the school’s mission. We support our teachers and staff by welcoming them into an environment that encourages them to excel and by maintaining a rich benefits package that helps them flourish and grow personally and professionally. FXW will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to student admissions and employment. We invite you to become a part of our community, and FXW makes a deliberate effort to employ faculty and staff of diverse races, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Requirements

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education.
A valid, issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred.
A master’s degree in a curriculum area is preferred.
The ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher/teaching staff.
Strong interest to teach in an inclusive faith-based school and comfortable teaching a Religion Curriculum- either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter.
Although FXW is an Independent Catholic School, all faculty and staff comply with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Protecting God’s Children Requirements.
Complete the required new hire paperwork and mandatory Archdiocese training.
Must clear Background Check/Fingerprints.
Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies.
Required to attend additional training classes as designated by the Security Operations Manager/ Security Lead or Security Supervisor and/or FXW administrative staff.

Nice To Haves

A valid, issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred.
A master’s degree in a curriculum area is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide instruction for one group of students in a self-contained environment in the areas of literacy, math, and social studies.
Teaching a section of religion (with materials provided).