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Middle School Social Studies Long Term Substitute
The Catherine Cook School
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Posted: 06-May-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: $2,500 semi-monthly
Categories:
History/Social Studies
Salary Details:
In compliance with IL’s Equal Pay Act, this position's salary is $2,500 semi-monthly. This temporary position is not benefits eligible.
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Type: Full-Time, temporary
Supervisor: Head of Middle School
Location: Chicago, IL, on-site
Estimated: August 2025 - November 2025
Why consider Catherine Cook School?
Cook is a vibrant and inclusive learning community where curiosity, connection, and compassion are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to developing creative, collaborative problem solvers who tackle global challenges from multiple perspectives. Our dedicated faculty and staff help students from preschool through 8th grade become empowered learners and leaders.
All Cook employees are trained and supported in incorporating wellness and belonging into their work with students and adults. Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) are the cornerstones upon which we build a curriculum and community. At Cook, we commit to all community members being active learners, from our preschool students to us as adults.
We invite you to consider how Cook will benefit from having you, along with your experiences in educating and learning, as a part of our community.
How will this role contribute to the growth of the Cook community?
Catherine Cook School seeks a vibrant and innovative Long Term Substitute teacher for Middle School Social Studies. This position is responsible for the teaching of writing, close reading, historical inquiry, and current events to Middle School students. 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 a must.
How will I contribute and grow personally and professionally in this role?
Connecting with and caring for students and colleagues through weekly duties and administrative tasks
Growing as a life-long learner through active participation in meetings and professional development opportunities
Applying skills as supported by training and protocols for proactive and responsive community building.
Proactively and reflectively communicating through various platforms the vision, goals, and progress of your work with both internal and external collaborators
Growing our culture of belonging and wellness through active participation in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and social-emotional learning (SEL) efforts
Employing Google and Outlook Applications for individual and team collaboration and communication
What will the ideal candidate for this role embody?
Teaching academically challenging, appropriately differentiated social studies lessons for Middle School students
Communicating thoughtfully, respectfully, and clearly with parents, students, and colleagues
Participating actively in professional growth opportunities
Building cultural competence and global awareness
What will the ideal candidate for this role possess?
Bachelor’s Degree in Education; M.A. in Education preferred
At least three years of teaching experience at the Middle School level
Willingness to learn and grow professionally
What is the salary range for this position?
In compliance with IL’s Equal Pay Act, this position's salary is $2,500 semi-monthly. This temporary position is not benefits eligible.
Catherine Cook School is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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.