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Form of workDepartment: Sacred Heart Faculty Status: Full-Time,Ten Month
School Day: 7:45am – 4:00pm Reports to: Appropriate Division Head
School Description
Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries; including 25 schools in the United States and Canada. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single-sex classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. With a total enrollment of approximately 600 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.
Position Description
Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Lead Elementary Teacher whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach an elementary self-contained classroom as a member of the school faculty.
Essential Job Functions:
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As a member of the faculty, this teacher will be responsible for:
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Designing and implementing instruction in core subjects aligned to national and state standards
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Implementing, forming and evaluating curriculum
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Utilizing common assessments in conjunction with the grade team to evaluate student outcomes and inform instruction
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Working closely with the grade level teaching assistant to maintain an engaging and safe classroom environment
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Working as an active and collaborative member of the grade level team and with other faculty members
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The teacher will work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart to achieve these basic teacher expectations:
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Support – Implement – Model the Goals and Criteria for Sacred Heart Schools
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Demonstrate appropriate planning and preparation for instruction
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Develop and maintain a classroom atmosphere that inspires learning
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Uphold professional standards of personal presentation, discretion, punctuality, and clear, direct, open communication.
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Appropriately carry out specific assignments, including but not limited to assigned supervision and duties, and other areas as assigned by the Leadership Team.
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Maintain professional credentials and/or certification as defined by our accrediting agency and consistent with band level placement.
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Align with faculty across divisions for vertical curriculum coordination.
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Provide comprehensive parent communication and education concerning their child's performance and progress.
A Successful Candidate will:
- Demonstrate good organization and attention to detail
Have excellent communication skills with service orientation
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Be highly motivated, ethical, and eager to learn
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Prioritize and multi-task effectively
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Enjoy working both independently and as a member of a team
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Continuously strive for process improvement and quality outcomes
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Have experience teaching in a differentiated style, including teaching small groups of students
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
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Experience teaching grades K-5 preferred
To Apply
Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) in the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover letter and resume.
Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.
