What are the responsibilities and job description for the Diverse Learner Teacher position at Chicago High School For The Arts?
Diverse Learner Teacher for the 2024-2025 School Year
The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts) is excited to announce an opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Diverse Learner Teacher to join our team for the 2024-2025 academic school year. If youre committed to empowering students and fostering academic excellence, this Diverse Learner Teacher position is your chance to make a lasting impact in a vibrant and creative learning community.
About ChiArts
ChiArts is a premier institution that develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar-artists through rigorous pre-professional arts training combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. We embrace a whole-student approach and are dedicated to providing our faculty with a collaborative, continuous learning environment to better serve all students.
Position Overview
As a Diverse Learner Teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping the academic success of our students. Youll create an engaging and supportive environment tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners while upholding ChiArts mission of academic and artistic excellence. The ideal candidate for the Diverse Learner Teacher position will bring creativity, adaptability, and a passion for making a difference.
Key Responsibilities
In the role of Diverse Learner Teacher, your responsibilities will include:
- Embracing and promoting ChiArts' vision, mission, and core values.
- Implementing trauma-informed, restorative justice, and anti-racist teaching practices.
- Designing and delivering lessons that foster critical thinking, oral and written communication, and ethical decision-making.
- Using backward design principles to develop unit plans aligned with curriculum goals.
- Collaborating with colleagues to establish best practices tailored to our diverse student population.
- Administering and evaluating student assessments, and using data to inform instruction.
- Integrating technology into classroom instruction and assessments.
- Employing strong classroom management strategies aligned with ChiArts code of conduct.
- Maintaining consistent communication with parents regarding student progress.
- Participating in professional development, faculty meetings, and school events.
- Serving as an advisor in the student advisory program and actively supporting the success of ChiArts scholar-artists.
Qualifications
The Diverse Learner Teacher must meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution with Illinois teaching certification and proper endorsements.
- Experience in curriculum development and knowledge of backward design planning is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
- Expertise in the subject area and proficiency in educational technology.
- A commitment to equity, inclusion, and the value of arts education.
- Reflective teaching practices and adaptability to changing needs.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and nurture collegial relationships.
Salary and Benefits
- Full-time position with a competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement options.
Application Process
Ready to make an impact as a Diverse Learner Teacher? Apply online at www.chiarts.org. Your application should include:
- Cover letter expressing your interest in the Diverse Learner Teacher role.
- Updated resume.
- Copy of your Professional Educator License.
- Contact information for 3-5 professional references (name, title, relationship, email, and phone).
Please note that all applications are subject to verification, and employment offers are contingent upon successful reference and background checks. Phone inquiries will not be accepted.
Commitment to Diversity
ChiArts is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our institution. We uphold the Illinois Human Rights Act and the Chicago Human Rights Ordinance in our hiring practices and workplace culture.
Join ChiArts as our next Diverse Learner Teacher and help shape the future of Chicagos talented young scholar-artists!
