Galileo Scholastic Academy is a math and science focused K-8 magnet school in Chicago's UIC/Little Italy neighborhood. We are seeking to hire a full time middle grades endorsed science teacher.
Galileo is seeking to hire a skilled, dedicated and collaborative teacher to deepen student understanding and mastery of science standards. The ideal candidate has experience designing or adapting science curriculum units reflective of the Next Generation Science standards and anchored in engaging projects and reading. The candidate must also value collaboration, both horizontally within the grade level, and vertically with other science teachers.
Responsibilities
- Provide classroom instruction to students in middle grades science.
- Evaluate student progress in meeting the course standards and regularly communicate with students and parents.
- Identify student needs and collaborate with other professional staff members in supporting students.
- Participate in a professional learning community through co-planning, peer observation and student work analysis
- Maintain accurate records and meet school/district requirements
In addition, the candidate must be certified to teach in Illinois, and endorsed in middle grade science or actively in the process of obtaining certification/endorsement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $58,000.00 - $142,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: In person