Upper School English Teacher - Leave coverage Sept 26-Mar 27
About The Position
Latin School of Chicago is hiring an Upper School English Teacher for maternity leave coverage for the 2026-2027 school year from early September to early March. 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
- Ability to curate 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.)
Nice To Haves
- Experience teaching East Asian literature and/or literature in translation preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Teach 4 classes per semester: 2 sections of English 10: East Asian Literature and 2 sections of English 11: American Seeker
- Attend department meetings and division meetings
- 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 10 team on parallel assessments and with the English 11 team on the Earned Honors process and assessment evaluation
- 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
Benefits
- Eligible for benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
