Job description
Pilsen Wellness Center, Inc. is a community-based not-for-profit agency that provides culturally sensitive services to a multicultural population with limited financial resources. The agency is comprised of four divisions - Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Youth Services and Education, which are currently supported through 17 different locations.
We are currently seeking a Math Teacher to join the Latino Youth High SchoolLocated at 2001 S. California Ave., Chicago IL 60608.
Latino Youth High School (LYHS) offers Chicago area students a second chance to obtain a high school diploma. Our charter school incorporates a student-centered approach emphasizing individualized instruction coupled with additional support services such as parenting groups for young mothers, counseling, and leadership development. LYHS provides a safe, respectful, and gang-neutral environment to young persons who have not found success in larger, more traditional schools. Latino Youth High School is a campus of the Youth Connection Charter Schools with additional funding and services provided by the Alternative Schools Network.
Responsibilities and Duties: This Mathematics Instructor will provide meaningful and engaging instruction and assessment in mathematics based upon Common Core standards for the content area (i.e. Algebra). Experience with project-based instruction, computer programming, or STEM education is a plus.
Education / Experience:
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
- Mathematics (9-12) endorsement
- ESL endorsement or Spanish speaking highly preferred
Teaching experience, Bachelor’s Degree required.
This is a salary based position.
Benefits
The agency offers medical insurance, vision, dental and life insurance. Pilsen Wellness Center also offers a 403(B) retirement plan, and a generous time off package which includes vacation days in the first year, sick days and 11 days of holiday pay.
Employees have the opportunity for ongoing professional development including clinical supervision, access to online training courses that may offer CEU ’s with MyLearningPointe amongst other on-site and virtual clinical trainings.
Please visit pilsenwellnesscenter.org for more information about the agency and the programs we offer!
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Math Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Work Location: In person
