Junior High Substitute Teacher - Math/Science

Company Description
We are an independent, Montessori school in Chicago serving 560+ students and their families, starting at a parent-infant class and up to 8th grade. We are a community of shared values working to fulfill a meaningful mission. NNM faculty, staff and parents strive for an equitable and inclusive school culture through intentional, reflective practice. We work together to challenge all students to think for themselves, pursue their ideas and become real learners for the real world.
Learn more about us on our website: www.nnms.org
Job Description
We are seeking qualified candidates for the full-time, substitute position of Junior High Math & Science Teacher for the 2023/24 school year, to start as soon as practicable.
Schedule: 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, with shifts falling between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm during the school year, with adjustments or additional time as needed. Please note that this is a substitute position that will end on June 13th, 2024, with the opportunity for a potential extension at that time.
Responsibilities include:

• Teach assigned classes at the Junior High level, specifically:
  • Two 7th-grade, year-long math classes focused on Algebra
  • One science/STEM class per rotation; five to six units over the course of the year
  • One elective class per rotation; three units over the course of the year
  • One or two small group advisory meetings per week with 8-10 individual advisees (students)
• Implement and help to enhance curriculum for STEM and other courses, follow established guidelines for instruction, pace, and assessment at the Junior High level
• Maintain attendance, grades and other written or electronic records in a timely and efficient manner
• Create strong, positive student and parent partnerships by establishing good communication practices; provide meaningful input, observations and feedback on student progress and development
• Plan and run student/parent conferences
• Attend and support classroom and level-wide events and trips including, but not limited to: weekly Flex Fridays, day trips, multiple overnight camping trips, Independent Study presentations, May Mayhem performance and Parent Education events
• Attend & support two required, end of year, week-long, overnight field trips: One in early May and one in early June.
• Prepare and maintain the classroom environment and materials
• Assist in carpool and lunchtime responsibilities as assigned
• Observe student behaviors and intervene when appropriate, communicating student progress or concerns other faculty and administration; enforce student policies and rules effectively
• Maintain order and manage the class in a subtle and non-disruptive manner during lessons; work with other faculty to preserve and protect lessons and student work
• Treat children with unconditional positive regard and provide individualized care for needs
• Collaboration with other members of the faculty, administration and staff on experiential, interdisciplinary and community-based opportunities that add to the school community
• Uphold and reinforce positive behavior by modeling or drawing attention to ground rules and the school's portrait of a graduate
• Remain in contact with the whole class and sense changing mood or activity
• Conference with individual children about their work
• Attend and participate in Levels meetings, Faculty meetings, parent education events and other school-wide events, as directed by your supervisor
• Acquire professional training in the educational field by attending educational conferences, training workshops and other related activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required, assigned, or requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, studies or work concentrated in math and/or science field preferred
• Montessori training, or willingness to complete Montessori Adolescent training within 2 years
• Prior teaching experience, preferably with middle school students
• Effective and professional communicator, verbal and written, with students and adults
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of settings and environments
• Demonstrated proficiency in working with current educational and related technologies
• Team-focused, growth-minded, flexible attitude with commitment to participating in and contributing to a positive faculty culture and workplace

Additional Information
Full-time, substitute employment to start as soon as possible, ending on June 13, 2024, with the possibility of extension at that time. Competitive salary commensurate with experience, based on a range from $52,000 to $100,000, and comprehensive benefits package available.