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Elementary Education Teacher - Hyde Park Day School (Chicago Campus)
Salary: $45,000-$72,000 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM | Full-Time
Hyde Park Day School (HPDS) is the leading educational program in the Chicago metropolitan area dedicated exclusively to bright students with learning disabilities. We are currently seeking a passionate, patient, and dedicated Elementary Education Teacher to join our Chicago Campus. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, teach in a supportive and structured environment, and focus your energy on instruction-not bureaucracy-this is the role for you.
Why Join Hyde Park Day School?
At HPDS, we believe every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential. Our students, ages 6 to 15, have average to above‑average intelligence but require specialized instructional strategies to succeed academically. Unlike traditional learning environments, we admit only students with moderate to severe learning disabilities and screen for behavioral and emotional concerns-ensuring classrooms are focused, supportive, and designed for success.
Our mission is rooted deeply in empowerment. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where students can build self-esteem, develop essential learning strategies, and rediscover the joy of learning. As part of our team, you will play a central role in guiding students through this transformative experience.
A Teaching Environment Designed for Success
What sets HPDS apart is our commitment to ensuring teachers have the tools, staff support, and instructional structure they need to excel. Teachers at HPDS enjoy:
- Small instructional groups with a remarkable 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, providing unmatched opportunities for individualized attention.
- A state-of-the-art instructional and assistive technology program that enhances engagement and supports differentiated learning.
- A robust clinical team, including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, and social workers, who collaborate with instructional staff to create comprehensive learning plans.
- A strong emphasis on professional development, including access to instructional coaches, ongoing training, and certification opportunities.
- FREE Wilson Language Training certification, as HPDS is a Wilson Language Training partner school.
- A positive, collaborative environment that prioritizes teachers' growth and professional well‑being.
- Adherence to CDC and IDPH COVID protocols that have enabled years of consistent in-person instruction, offering stability for teachers and students alike.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience in elementary education and/or a core content area at the secondary level
- Experience with Orton‑Gillingham instruction (preferred, not required)
If you are committed to evidence‑based practice and appreciate the opportunity to work in a well‑resourced, supportive school, you will thrive at HPDS.
Exceptional Benefits
HPDS offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage (individual family)
- Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
- Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
- Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option
- FSA, HSA, employee assistance program, and 529 college savings program
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
We believe in investing in our educators because they are the heart of our school.
Join a Mission‑Driven, Child‑Centered Community
Hyde Park Day School is more than a workplace-it is a community of educators and clinicians dedicated to changing academic trajectories for students who need it most. Our school is uniquely structured so teachers can truly teach, grow professionally, and experience the joy of watching students succeed in ways they never thought possible.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been searching for, we'd love to meet you. Please complete an application so we can review your information. We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team.
The Leslie Shankman School Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $45,000 - $72,000