Laboratory Schools: Math Teacher, Long Term Substitute, High School

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

79d • $12,139 - $12,878

About The Position

At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity. No less than scholarship, Lab’s mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness. We are committed to building and supporting a teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full effect. Today, 53-59 percent of Lab’s student body are students of color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago. Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate every facet of community members’ identities, and even where we disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of community. Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines, who have in common a love of learning and the wish to inspire that same love of learning in young people. We seek candidates for employment who thrive in an educational environment. We provide a great professional home for those committed to collaboration, ongoing personal and professional growth, and cultivating positive relationships. In turn, we strive to ensure that Lab is a joyful, welcoming, and inspiring place to work. Through our connection to the University, faculty, staff, and administrators enjoy benefits and opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Math or related fields required.
• Two years of teaching experience required.
• Experience teaching high school math strongly preferred.
• Experience developing curriculum strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues required.
• Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.
• Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience working with a wide range of students with diverse backgrounds preferred.
• Teaching experience at any level of math preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute engaging and interactive math lessons.
• Create an environment that allows students to think critically and independently.
• Develop curriculum and maintain up-to-date teaching techniques.
• Supervise students both in and out of the classroom.
• Build relationships with students, families, and staff to foster a culture of community.
• Maintain strong lines of communication with families about student progress.
• Support and collaborate closely with colleagues in the pursuit of Lab’s mission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees