Upper School English Teacher (Begins Late August 2025)
Francis W. Parker School
Application
Details
Posted: 30-Jan-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: $70,022 - $133,748
Categories:
English/Language Arts
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Job Summary:
Francis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12th grade independent day school. Founded in 1901 on the tenets of progressive education, the School currently enrolls 940 students and employs over 200 dedicated faculty and staff members who, in addition to assistant teachers, substitute teachers and coaches, work together to ensure that the School lives up to its Mission to “educate students to think and act with empathy, courage and clarity as responsible citizens and leaders in a diverse, democratic society and global community.”
We are currently seeking a dynamic, innovative and experienced educator in the field of English to join our faculty in the Upper School. Responsibilities include teaching a combination of yearlong required and semester-long elective courses, serving as an advisor, and facilitating our Civic Lab program. There are also opportunities to serve as a coach or club sponsor.
Compensation:
Salary Range: $70,022 - $133,748
Faculty positions are paid on a step-level salary scale, commensurate with background and years of experience. Francis W. Parker School provides an excellent employee benefits program, including but not limited to: health and dental insurance, term and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA’s), commuter benefits, and 403b retirement plan. Information on Parker’s comprehensive benefits package can be found here.
To Apply:
Please submit cover letter with resume by email or fax to (no telephone inquiries please):
Human Resources
Francis W. Parker School
330 W. Webster Avenue
Chicago, IL 60614
resumes@fwparker.org
fax: 773.549.4430
The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.
Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world.
Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.
B.A. in English or Secondary English Education required; M.A. or Ph.D. preferred
At least three (3) years of high school English classroom experience
An affinity for working with mid-adolescents across grade levels and varied learning styles; adept at employing differentiated learning strategies to meet a range of academic needs
Strong experience with writing instruction; an ability to teach students fundamentals of essay writing while also encouraging students to develop their own voice and unique writing style
Experience with collaborative, cross-disciplinary curriculum development and a willingness to approach departmental and divisional tasks in a collegial manner.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and progressive education
Demonstrated record of developing one’s own cultural competency and incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in personal practice and curriculum
Demonstrated commitment to community work and social justice projects
Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence