Career Center

Lower School (Kindergarten) Homeroom Teacher

Elgin Academy is a preschool through grade 12 learning community of approximately 230 students located 35 miles northwest of Chicago.  Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to our mission of “inspiring students to become our creative, courageous, and compassionate future.”

Elgin Academy is an equal-opportunity employer and educational institution that fully and actively supports equal access for all.

Job Summary

We are seeking candidates for the full-time position of Lower School (Kindergarten) Homeroom Teacher starting in August, 2023. The salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience. Employer-sponsored health insurance and a 403B retirement plan are offered.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching Kindergarten students in the core areas of Reading, Writing, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. This teacher will collaborate with other Lower School teachers and special area teachers in support of student learning across the curriculum. They will also play a significant role in the social/emotional development of students. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and the ability to connect with students in creating a healthy and supportive classroom community. They will also be skilled in meeting the needs of diverse learners and crafting developmentally appropriate lessons across the curriculum

Desirable Characteristics

A bachelor’s degree in education, a specific subject area, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and/or previous independent school experience.

Candidates will be expected to aspire to the Elgin Academy Characteristics of Professional Excellence, in which teachers promise to:

• Create an environment where students are encouraged to take risks, grow from mistakes, defend their ideas, and advocate for themselves.
• Provide diverse learning experiences that allow and encourage a variety of ways to demonstrate knowledge.
• Model the characteristics found in the Portrait of a Hilltopper.
• Build trusting relationships with students and families through consistency, equity, and communication.
• Communicate and collaborate with the school community to foster supportive and professional relationships.
• Continue to innovate teaching strategies, including use of technology.
• Support school community activities.
• Continue to be lifelong learners through ongoing professional development and collaboration with peers.

 FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY

Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and references electronically to

Amy Criswell

Early Childhood and Lower School Director, PEAK Director

acriswell@elginacademy.org 

A bachelor’s degree in education, a specific subject area, or a related field is required. The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree and/or previous independent school experience.

About Elgin Academy

Elgin Academy is a preschool through grade 12 learning community of approximately 230 students located 35 miles northwest of Chicago. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to our mission of “inspiring students to become our creative, courageous, and compassionate future.”

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