ABOUT US

At Chicago Collegiate, you are part of a Pride comprised of hard-working professionals, our scholars, our families, and the broader far South Side of Chicago community. Every day is an opportunity to grow, and you will be inspired to constantly learn and improve. You will be part of a world-changing experience as we embark on a journey in pursuit of supporting our scholars to and through college.

For the 2024-2025 school year, we plan to employ approximately 48 staff members and serve approximately 350 students. In our first senior class in the spring of 2021, 100% of our graduates were admitted to over 200 universities, earning over 3.6 million dollars in merit scholarships.

ABOUT YOU

Requirements

• Hold at least a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences or Physical Education.
• Demonstrate success in raising the achievement levels of traditionally underserved students, particularly in urban schools.
• Have an unwavering belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels, regardless of demographics.
• Operate with a strong work ethic and a passion for being part of a team-oriented, mission -driven school culture.
• Ability to be solutions oriented and approach each day with a sense of possibility.
• Desire to become a better teacher by joining the Chicago Collegiate family.
• Develop daily, unit and long-term lesson plans and assessments and assist in the development of curriculum standards and mapping.
• Teach students in a high quality, engaging way, while also creating and fostering a culture of achievement and community.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
• Continuously assess student progress, analyze data, and differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs and maximize learning.
• Be prepared to do whatever it takes for students to excel on their journey to and through college, including communicating with students and families regularly via school provided cell phone.
• Operate with a growth mindset and commit to ongoing professional and personal growth in a collaborative environment.
• Work well on a trailblazing team serving 512th graders in the far South Side of Chicago.
• Have a passion for innovating your instructional practice by using personalized learning and small group instruction.
• Hold the belief that teachers are the primary drivers of their classroom culture and are a direct contributor to our schools culture.

Nice-To-Haves

• Current and valid Illinois teacher certification.

SALARY & BENEFITS

Salary range for this position is $48,000-$82,000 per year and depends on years of relevant experience, history of achieving measurable results, and other qualifications such as certifications/advanced degrees. The full compensation package includes medical/dental/vision, PTO and vacation time, and other benefits.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY/EOO

Chicago Collegiate is actively seeking to build a diverse and experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin and are an equal opportunity employer.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Looking for a job is hard work. As such, we will be sure to give every application thorough and thoughtful consideration. At this time, due to the high number of applicants, only candidates advancing beyond the initial application will receive follow-up correspondence.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Grade levels:

• 10th grade
• 11th grade
• 12th grade
• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• 9th grade

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

School subjects:

• Physical Education

School type:

• Charter school
• Public school

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60628: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person