Teacher- Excel Center

Accountability:

Teachers hold primary responsibility for the implementation and development of The Excel Center curriculum and the success of its students. A continuous commitment to improving curriculum and instruction through collaboration as part of a team is required. Teachers will facilitate learning for students attending The Excel Center, meeting students “where they are”. Teachers employ a student-centered approach effectively tailoring the instructional strategies to the individual students’ needs approaching instruction with grit, creativity, and innovation.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

Student Experience

• Builds relationships with students and creates an environment where students feel safe to learn and flourish.
• Thinks critically and strategically to respond to specific student learning needs across ability levels.
• Communicates student progress effectively with students and colleagues.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure student success.
• Work with coaches and leadership staff to support students’ progress towards graduation and post-secondary planning.
• Tutors students and maintains office hours.

Instruction

• Implements curricula and activities to meet academic standards.
• Builds lessons around student needs.
• Implements various teaching strategies including direct instruction, one-on-one instruction, seminars, self-paced lessons, and online learning.
• Employs high impact instructional practices and motivational techniques.
• Design and implement assessments that measure progress towards academic standards.
• Participate in collaborative curriculum development, grade-level activities, and school-wide functions aimed at improving student retention, productivity, school culture, and new student orientation
• Submits lesson plans weekly based on The Excel Center framework.

Teamwork

• Works with the instructional team in meeting the educational objectives and adhering to any required State standards.
• Attends and contributes to all team and professional development meetings.

Standards & Utilization of Data

• Ensures students are meeting all State standards required for graduation.
• Tracks and analyzes classroom data.
• Uses attendance and assessment data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices to achieve learning goals.

The above-listed responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or duties required. Incumbents will be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Sensory and Physical Requirements:

Ability to efficiently and effectively perform all functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Environment:

The work is conducted at The Excel Center housed in a partner location at the YMCA. Hours are primarily daytime hours with occasional weekend or evening work.

Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by the employee's supervisor.

Requirements are representative of the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to perform this job successfully. The incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitude to perform each duty proficiently.

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate persons with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who represent a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

The Excel Center of Northern Illinois is an equal opportunity employer.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship is at will.

Qualifications & Basic Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in subject specialty required with a minimum of two years teaching experience post licensing preferred.
• Current Illinois Teaching Certification in subject specialty, dual licensure preferred, or the ability to obtain an Illinois certification. Possesses mastery and enthusiasm for academic subjects.
• Experience working with high school age students in urban, non-traditional, and/or in adult education setting highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with barriers, understand, and communicate with diverse groups.

• Working knowledge of computer programs including Google Applications (specifically Gmail), Excel, Word and Internet Explorer.
• Bi-lingual in English and Spanish, highly preferred.
• Must be able to successfully pass a background check.
• Must be able to work 12 months per year with breaks scheduled throughout the year.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision insurance, basic and voluntary life insurance as well as short-term disability and employee assistance program.
• Financial Security: Competitive salary, retirement plans with employer discretionary match, and bonus opportunity.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off, and flexible schedule.
• Professional Growth: Training programs, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement opportunities.
• Perks & Extras: Employee discounts, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.