The Academy for Global Citizenship seeks an exemplary bilingual elementary school teacher to serve as an in-house substitute teacher for Dual Language as well as monolingual classrooms in our International Baccalaureate school. Candidates must be comfortable teaching in both English and Spanish.
This position is ideal for a passionate and skilled educator seeking to gain experience across grades and subjects in grades K-8.
AGC is a single-site charter public school on Chicago's southwest side (currently housed in two buildings) that serves as a laboratory of innovation in education reaching. Our educators are defining, implementing, and disseminating best practice daily.
Our mission is to develop mindful leaders who take action now and in the future to positively impact their communities and the world beyond. In service of that mission, we are committed to:
- Serving the whole child
- Modeling academic excellence
- Developing inquirers
- Cultivating international awareness
- Fostering environmental stewardship
- Facilitating collaboration within the community
Key Responsibilities:
Substitute Teaching: Our full-time, in-house substitute will work a regular schedule, teaching in different classrooms for long and short-term substitute roles and supporting additional educational needs as-needed.
Teaching: Uses appropriate modes of learning to accommodate different learning styles across grade levels: inquiry, project-based learning, real-life experiences, current events, technology, arts, and more
Instructional Strategies: Uses many types of instructional strategies including teaching through inquiry, differentiating instruction, and using data to guide planning and instruction
Professional Development: Participates in professional learning opportunities, stays abreast of latest techniques and demonstrates an eagerness to learn new skills and learn collaboratively with others
Working at AGC means:
Being surrounded by thoughtful, inquisitive students and hard-working, like-minded colleagues
Promoting student profile qualities of the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program
(PYP): inquirers, thinkers, communicators, risk takers, knowledgeable, principled, caring,
open-minded, well-balanced, and reflective.
Getting your hands dirty in our school garden
Enjoying 100% organic, scratch-made meals prepared by our on-site chef
Working in an environmentally sustainable school culture
Required Skills and Experience:
2+ years experience as an educator
Bilingual and bi-literate in English and Spanish
Familiarity with IB program (ideal)
Familiarity with inquiry-based teaching and Responsive Classroom
Believer in culturally relevant teaching
Strong communication skills and personal drive
Education Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in Education
Master’s Degree in Education or related fields (ideal)
State of Illinois Teaching Certificate
ELL Endorsement (ideal)
Compensation:Competitive salary based on experience and level of education. Full benefits, free breakfast and lunch, wellness fund, and professional development funds offered.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $46,000.00 - $56,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Education: 1 year (Preferred)
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Chicago, IL 60638: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
