Upper School English Teacher - Full-year Sabbatical coverage

Latin School Of Chicago • Chicago, IL

4d • $64,622 - $114,967

About The Position

Latin School of Chicago is hiring an Upper School English Teacher for a sabbatical leave coverage for the 2026-2027 school year, with the possibility of a position in the 2027-2028 school year. Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas . Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. Latin School of Chicago seeks a creative and innovative Upper School English Teacher who is passionate about teaching literature through critical reading, writing, and thinking instruction; and is looking to join an enthusiastic and collaborative group of educators.

Requirements

• Master’s degree preferred, Bachelor’s degree required
• 3+ years teaching experience at the high school level
• Background, training, and experience teaching from an identity-based perspective
• Experience cultivating an inclusive and supportive climate for all students, especially students from underrepresented backgrounds, and who fosters appreciation for differences in our community
• Commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and professionalism.
• Critical thinking and reflection skills to assess and improve existing processes
• Strong communication skills, including spoken and written communication
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
• Comfort integrating technology into the classroom and in lessons
• Curating materials in a Course Management System.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States (We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.)

Responsibilities

• Teach 4 classes per semester: 2 sections of English 9 (with a shared 9th grade curriculum) and 2 sections of English 10 (option for Latin American Literature or Middle Eastern and South Asian Literature depending on education background and experience)
• Serve as advisor to 8-10 students
• Attend department meetings, division meetings, and all-school faculty/staff meetings
• Co-lead or support an experiential learning Project Week (second week of March)
• Work closely with department members, department chair, and division director to design lesson plans and curriculum that is aligned and responsive to student needs; specifically, work collaboratively with the English 9 team and attend all team meetings
• Write narratives on student progress two times per year
• Cultivate an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students
• Be available to students outside of class time for writing conferences and feedback, as needed
• Attend and supervise students during assemblies, gatherings, and other school functions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time