Details
Posted: 13-May-22
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Salary: 55,000-65,000
Categories:
Elementary Teacher
2022
Job Title: 3/4th Grade Head Teacher
Salary Range: 55,000-65,000
Summary/Objective
The Head Teacher is responsible for teaching reading, writing, math, science, and social studies to children in grades 3 and 4 (multi-age classroom), as well as collaborating extensively with the grade-level cohort, which includes the other 3rd/4th Grade Head Teacher, assistant teachers, Student Support Teacher, School Counselor, and multilevel (special subjects) teachers for the grade level. The Head Teacher is also responsible for evaluating student progress in these subjects and communicating regularly with parents, including weekly updates to classroom web page, parent-teacher conferences, and emails and phone calls as required to inform parents/guardians of the child’s academic and social-emotional development.
Specific Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Job Function
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- prepare curriculum in these subjects
- coordinate and oversee the work of the assistant teacher
- Partners with all adults responsible for students’ education and well-being; collaborates with colleagues to plan and execute weekly Flex Days.
- prepare for and present at school events, such as open houses and informational dinners
- accompany students on overnight camping trips twice per year
- plan and lead field trips to local institutions and parks/natural areas
- Communicates regularly with parents, including weekly updates to the classroom web page and emails and phone calls to inform the child’s family of academic and social-emotional development.
- Writes narrative-based progress reports, leads and participates in parent-teacher conferences.
- Supervises lunch and recess daily.
- Prepares for and presents at school events, such as open houses and informational dinners.
- Participates in professional activities designated by the Head of School, which may include workshops, curriculum retreats, meetings, grade reporting, planning, and other professional pursuits.
- Attends all pre-announced staff meetings and professional sessions, including staff, level, committee, and evening parent meetings.
- Follows the school’s policies and procedures for student evaluation and record-keeping, meeting all due dates as required
- Assesses the needs of the class and prepares requests for materials, furnishings, and classroom budget; updates inventory list and submits to Head of School on last day of school.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Pre-class preparation, including consultation with SST and Grade Level Team
- Track attendance and report to the school office students who are in/out
- Receive and welcome students
- Consult with other teachers for curriculum ideas, sharing materials, and scheduling common activities
Teaching Expectations During Class
- Uphold and reinforce positive behavior by modeling or drawing attention to ground rules
- Remain in contact with the whole group and sense changing mood or activity
- Conference with individual children about their work
- Treat children with unconditional positive regard and provide individualized care for needs
Expectations After Dismissal
- Refresh the environment
- Complete daily notes
- Reflect on individual children and group interaction
- Assemble materials for the following instructional day
- Communicate with SST and grade level team about any learning or social-emotional issues that surfaced during the day
Weekly Expectations
- Note needed janitorial services, work orders
- Restructure classroom routine as needed
- Place orders or go shopping
- Meet with co-workers, Division Head, and Head of School to share ideas, plan, and problem solve
- Perform the following selected duties as needed:
- Update long-range class and children’s records
- Organize special projects
- Read professional journals or articles
- Confer with Head of School as requested
Occasional and Ongoing Expectations
- Prepare notes for conferences
- Participate in staff meetings
- Participate in parent education
- Participate in Board meetings, as requested
- Participate in professional meetings outside of school
- Prepare for school’s community activities such as open houses, observations, and all general meetings or special events
Reporting Relationships
Reports to Head of School and/or Division Head
Work Area Assigned
Classroom, Outdoor Learning Space, Hallway; must secure substitute or leave only at assigned breaks.
Required Qualifications: Education and Experience
- Masters in Education or one of the subject areas taught
- Minimum of three years of teaching rooted in progressive education
- Elementary teaching experience
- Experience integrating social justice themes
- Familiarity with Macintosh platform and Google Suite
Requirements
- CPR/First Aid certification (preferred)
- Pass a background check
- Have the physical capacity to work with children.
- Keep up with professional development – 15 hours per school year.
Physical Demands
- Reaching
- Standing
- Walking
- Lifting
- Feeling
- Talking
- Hearing
- Repetitive motion
- Sedentary work, light work, medium work
- Close visual acuity
Work Environment
- Inside and outside environmental conditions
- Noise
Competencies
- Respect for children
- Passion for education
- Openness to growth and change
Expected Hours of Work
Monday-Friday, 7:50 am-3:30 pm
Wednesdays, 3:35-4:45 pm (Reserved for Staff Meetings)
Travel
- When supervising camp, travel is provided for 5 days, 4 nights, out-of-state outdoor education
- Annual faculty retreat
Dress:
- Professional attire; no sweats, jeans, clothing with holes, etc.
- Be prepared to sit on the floor and avoid jewelry that can be a distraction to the children
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement
It is the policy of Ancona School not to discriminate against any employee or any applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation or national origin. This policy shall include, but not be limited to, the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, and termination.
To Apply
Interested candidates should submit complete this form, and submit it along with a cover letter and resume, to: 34headteacherjob@anconaschool.org as soon as possible.