6th Grade ELA & Social Studies (Dual Language) in Chicago, Illinois at Namaste Charter School Inc

The 6th Grade ELA & Social Studies Dual Language 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. They work in collaboration as part of the Middle School Team.

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 and lesson plans using provided curricular resources such as DBQ and Amplify ELA.
• Willingness to implement accommodations and modifications.
• Openness to 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 reflect on own practice to improve instruction for all students.
• Ability to unpack Common Core Standards.
• Ability to use a variety of engagement techniques to promote student learning.
• Commitment to using data and assessment to drive instruction.
• Willingness to consistently manage student behavior employing school-wide system.
• Dedication to actively engage parents in educational advocacy for their children.

Qualifications:Illinois PEL with Middle School ELA Endorsement requiredESL Endorsement requiredBilingual Endorsement requiredSpanish fluency required2+ 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.