Hanna Sacks, a private all-girls high school on the far north side, is seeking candidates to fill an open English Language Arts position. The position is part time, around 20 hours per week and includes 1 section of the following courses: 9th grade ELA, 10th grade American Literature, 11th grade British Literature and 12th grade World Literature. English classes mostly meet in the afternoon, between 1:15/2 and 5 pm.
Hanna Sack’s secular studies teachers come from all backgrounds, and are not expected to have familiarity or experience with Judaism.
The ideal candidate has the following credentials and experience:
- Teaching experience
- Master's degree in English
The ideal candidate has the following competencies:
- Demonstrates proficiency in content knowledge and content-related skills
- Committed to progressive and effective teaching strategies
- Committed to ongoing development and improvement, and open to feedback and discussion from both colleagues and supervisors.
- Takes a holistic approach to classroom management integrating pedagogy, communication, discipline and child development
- Demonstrates strong relationship building abilities with active listening and communication skills
The idea candidate has the following personal qualities:
- Demonstrates warmth, consideration, and support for the HSBY students and families
- Models dignity, respect and professionalism at all times.
- Committed to fostering, learning, and implementing best practice inside the classroom
- Connects to, enjoys, and feel at ease with high school students
- Has successful experience in working with students and families from a diverse range of backgrounds
- Demonstrates the qualities of a team player who steps up to meet school needs and views success as a group accomplishment
- Committed to lifelong learning; someone who is continually developing her/his own skill set and expanding her/his knowledge base
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $40.00 - $50.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
