Title: Math Teacher (Anticipated) Classification: Exempt
Department: Middle School (6-8) Status: Full-Time, Ten Month
School Day: 7:45am – 4:00pm Reports to: Middle School Division Head  

School Description

Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-sex elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community. The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries; including 25 schools in the United States and Canada. The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single-gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities. With a total enrollment of approximately 600 students, the Schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Position Description

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a Math Teacher whose chief responsibility is to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach Middle School Pre-Algebra and Algebra 1. As a member of the Middle School faculty, this instructor acta as an advisor as well.

Essential Job Functions:

• The Math Teacher works within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach students in pre-algebra and Algebra 1 curriculum.
• The Math Instructor serves as an advisor to a small group of students following those students all through their middle school experience. An advisor is responsible for daily prayer, schedule communications, mentoring and academic progress, along with parent teacher conference and communications.
• As a member of the Middle School faculty, this teacher is responsible for:
  • Instructing math / pre-algebra and Algebra 1 for middle school students
  • Curriculum formation and evaluation
  • Student assessment
  • Working as an active and collaborative member of grade teams and other middle school faculty members
  • Maintaining current with the most recent pre-algebra and Algebra 1 pedagogy
  • Aligning with other math instructors in Middle School and other divisions - Primary School, and Lower School and Middle School for vertical curriculum coordination.
  • Parent communication and education concerning student performance and progress

A Successful Candidate will:

• Demonstrate good organization and attention to detail
• Have excellent communication skills with service orientation
• Be highly motivated, ethical, and eager to learn
• Prioritize and multi-task effectively
• Enjoy working both independently and as member of a team
• Continuously strive for process improvement and quality outcomes
• Have worked teaching small groups of students

Qualities and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate required; master’s degree preferred
• 2 years’ experience teaching middle school math

To Apply

Apply directly at the School's website (www.shschicago.org) in the Career Opportunities section, submitting a cover letter and resume.