Laboratory Schools: World Language Teacher, One Year Only

University of Chicago • Blaine, WA

22h • Onsite

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. The candidate will be capable of teaching Spanish in grades 9-12, including advanced high school courses.

Requirements

• Ability to quickly adapt to changing circumstances and be flexible in work with students
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students
• Strong knowledge of course subject matter
• Knowledge of instructional methodologies
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Ability to develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• Organizational skills
• Computational skills
• Creativity
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to manage stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to use standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar/schedule software, etc.)
• Ability to demonstrate lessons, when appropriate
• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of experience teaching World Languages in high school
• Fluency in Spanish
• Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree
• Bilingualism in Spanish and French
• Experience developing curriculum

Responsibilities

• The teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues across faculties and departments, as well as parents, administrators, and other members of the school staff.
• The candidate will exhibit knowledge and competence in a broad range of pedagogical techniques and best practices in world language instruction, including the use of technology in the world language classroom.
• All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees