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SalaryHiring: Preschool and Kindergarten teachers (multiple locations)
Benefits of working in a Big Shoulders Fund school:
- $5,000 "Scholar Impact" stipend in addition to salary for qualifying* PK and Kindergarten teachers
- Tuition assistance for higher degrees, endorsements, and licenses
- Paid professional development and peer networking events
- Personalized leadership pathways
*Holds BA/BS in education or related field; holds Professional Educator License (PEL).
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Professional Educator License (preferred)
- Experience working with students (preferred)
Position Overview + Essential Job Functions
- Demonstrate passion and skill for working with students from diverse cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds.
- Manage student behavior by establishing a strong classroom culture that integrates safe and equitable structures and routines to create a positive and nurturing environment.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active, differentiated.
- Use relevant tools and strategies, including technology, to meet the needs of all students.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the instructional environment and work towards common school goals.
- Observe and evaluate student performance and development through formative and summative assessments.
- Encourage parent and community involvement.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
All teachers will be hired and employed by the Archdiocese of Chicago. All teachers will receive a variety of support from Big Shoulders Fund.
NOTE:This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization and the students/schools it serves.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Describe your motivations for pursuing Early Childhood teaching as a career.
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Professional Educator License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
