2025-2026 Creative Writing Substitute Teacher

The Chicago High School for the Arts is seeking part-time substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 SY in the Creative Writing Department.

Title: Creative Writing Substitute Teacher

Department: Creative Writing Conservatory

Classification: Part-time instructor

General Summary: 

The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts ®) develops the next generation of artistically gifted, diverse scholar artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. The school approaches the development of students through a whole-student approach and through a continuous learning environment for all staff to continuously develop their understanding of our scholar-artists. We strive to build upon and improve our practices to make sure we are always serving all of our students to the best of our ability.

POSITION SUMMARY 

A substitute teacher at the Chicago High School for the Arts is expected to provide planned instruction to students as outlined by a teacher or administrator. A wide variety of tasks are performed to ensure a high-quality teaching and learning environment for all students. A substitute teacher must be very flexible and be willing to exercise good judgment when making decisions. The candidate must have superior verbal and written communication skills. The Creative Writing Department Head or her designee will monitor the work performed by the substitute teacher. 

All Creative Writing classes run 2-5 pm, Monday-Friday. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the prepared lesson plans left by the permanent teacher

• Complete all necessary records accurately i.e., attendance tracking

• Have regular correspondence regarding students and school policies

• Monitor student behavior at all times, keep students focused and on task

• Provide positive feedback and reinforce student achievement

• Ensure class space, materials and equipment remain in good condition and are returned appropriately 

• Encourage appropriate social skills and respect for others

• Address and reconcile minor student conflicts and request assistance from administration when support is needed 

• Provide teachers with records summarizing the day and any issues that need to be addressed with students, and an accurate account of work performance for each period.

• Follow the special needs of students, such as medical, modifications, and schedule changes found in the teacher’s plan

• Employees must demonstrate the ability to maintain the confidentiality of student information

• Substitutes are expected to be prompt, reliable, professionally dressed, and follow all ChiArts’ policies and guidelines

• Additional expectations will be communicated on a day-by-day basis

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Professional experience in creative writing or course-related field preferred
• Minimum (3) years previous teaching experience at a pre-professional or professional level, preferably in the content area.
• Prior experience teaching high school students is strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent classroom management ability

Salary and Benefits:

Part-time position.

Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Pay Rate: $45 to 55$ per hour

Application Process

Qualified applicants should apply online at www.chiarts.org and upload the following documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume  
3. Contact Information for 3-5 Professional References; do not include letters of recommendation.

Applicants who do not follow the submission directions will not be considered.  Please be aware that every item listed on a resume is subject to verification, and that any offer of employment is contingent on a successful background check. 

Salary : $45 - $55