Type: Full-Time (10-month employee)

Supervisor: Head of Middle School

Location: Chicago, IL

Start Date: August 2024

Mission Statement

Catherine Cook School is a vibrant learning community that fosters curiosity, develops critical thinking, and inspires compassionate leadership for students in preschool through 8th grade.

Diversity Statement

Catherine Cook School is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and compassionate community grounded in a culture of integrity.

At Catherine Cook, we value a diverse and inclusive community. We define diversity as the range of differences and similarities between social identifiers including: race, socio-economic status, ability, age, gender identity, sexual identity, religion, and ethnicity. The ideal candidate is eager to join this type of professional community. We specifically seek candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.

Job Description
Catherine Cook School is looking for an experienced Middle School Math teacher to join our Middle School team. Responsible for teaching conceptually based math to Middle School students and providing math support at 5th-8th grade levels in collaboration with the math team. A love for the school setting, a passion for teaching and learning, flexibility, strong communication skills, comfort with public speaking, adept at technology, and a sense of humor are essential. Experience/willingness to serve as an advisor to Middle School age students and chaperone day and overnight trips required. Experience serving as Middle School Dean a plus.

All applicants must also be open to being part of a learning community and engaging in discussions around diversity, equity, and inclusion. General responsibilities could include, but are not limited to:

• Designing academically challenging, appropriately differentiated math lessons for 5th Grade students
• Communicating thoughtfully, respectfully, and clearly with parents, students, and colleagues
• Working competently within a fully supported one-to-one laptop program
• Serving as a Middle School advisor
• Attending grade level meetings
• Creating thoughtful, well-written progress reports
• Participating actively in professional growth opportunities
• Building cultural competence and global awareness
• Attending Wednesday after school faculty meetings
• Participating in school staff duties such as lunch, recess, and arrival/dismissal duties

Strong candidates will:

• Have strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills; organizational skillset; independent but also a team player, dependable, punctual, and calm
• Have the talent to build strong relationships with students, parents/guardians, and faculty and staff

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a field of Math or Math Teaching; Master’s preferred
• Minimum three years experience teaching Middle School (5th-8th Grade) Math; Pre-Algebra or Algebra teaching experience a plus.
• Strong education technology skills and comfort with PCs and smartboard technology
• Familiarity with teaching virtually, using Blackbaud, Google Classroom, or other learning management system, and Zoom 

Catherine Cook School’s educational program focuses on the whole child. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children is the foundation of our pedagogical approach. Curriculum must be developmentally appropriate and support the growth of knowledge, skills, and personal assets of children. Visit our website to learn more about our strategic plan and our future.

Benefits

Catherine Cook offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being and financial security of our employees. Our benefits for full-time employees include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 403(b) plan with 3% non-elect contribution and 3% match
• Life insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D
• HSA, FSA, Dependent Care available
• Professional Development opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Lunch provided during the school year
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Catherine Cook School is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About The Catherine Cook School

Catherine Cook empowers students from preschool through eighth grade to be adaptive, confident and productive stewards of an evolving world. Our community engages with ideals of cultural competence, progressive academics, ethical literacy, and innovation designed to inspire personal excellence and compassionate leadership.

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