7th/8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher at Namaste Charter School Inc – Chicago, Illinois

The 7th/8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher is a dynamic and inquiry-driven instructor who is dedicated to fostering student curiosity, growth, and achievement. They value collaboration with colleagues and embody a growth mindset. The 7th/8th Grade English Language Arts Teacher works in collaboration as part of the Middle School (5th-8th) Team, which includes Math, Social Studies and Science teachers.

Key Competencies: Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:

• Flexibility to adapt instruction in the moment to meet student needs in an inquiry-driven space.
• Ability to create and adapt unit plans using provided curricular resources, such as Amplify ELA.
• Implementation of accommodations and modifications.
• Co-plan, co-instruct, and co-assess with diverse learner teacher(s) and other staff to deliver accessible, standards-based instruction to individual students, small groups, and the whole class
• Interest in working collaboratively and reflecting on practices to improve instruction for all students.
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism
• Ability to unpack ELA Common Core Standards.
• Strong organizational skills and a commitment to using data and assessment to drive instruction.
• Willingness to consistently manage student behavior employing school-wide system.
• Ability to plan and lead small group targeted instruction.
• Experience leading Reading/Writing workshops.
• Ability to use a variety of engagement techniques to promote student learning.
• Dedication to actively engaging parents in educational advocacy for their children.

Qualifications:

Illinois PEL with Middle School ELA *AND* ESL Endorsements.

2+ years of relevant experience in content area instruction preferred.

Salary & Benefits

Salary and benefits determined in accordance with collective. bargaining agreement, based on relevant experience.

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

Namaste Charter School is committed to a policy of equal treatment for all individuals applying for employment at our schools Namaste does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.