Financial Literacy Teacher SY26-27

Description

Positions Available at:

• Gary Comer Schools
  
  

About Noble

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first-generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice-filled lives.

We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.

Clear, Consistent and Connected

All staff at Noble are bound by three key principles that shape a strong and positive campus culture at Noble.

• Clear, Setting Clear Expectations: Students, like all individuals, flourish when they have a clear understanding of boundaries and expectations. All Noble Schools staff should prepare and explain academic and behavioral expectations using easy-to-understand procedures, routines, and "what to do" directions in all spaces.
• Consistent, Maintaining Consistency in Responses: Students experience a spectrum of emotions. While all emotions are valid, not all behaviors are productive. Consistency in how these behaviors are addressed helps to ensure fairness and provides students with the security of knowing that our campuses operate with a sense of justice and equity.
• Connected, Building Positive Relationships: Students, like all individuals, thrive when they feel a communal connection to their school and can rely on meaningful relationships with the adults at the school. All Noble staff prioritize positive interactions and relationships rooted in the humanity and belonging of each student.
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Build Safe, Positive Spaces: Foster a structured and inclusive classroom environment where students feel empowered to explore new ideas and express themselves.
• Design Engaging Curricula: Develop or implement backward-planned lessons that encourage creativity, critical thinking, and skill-building in your elective subject.
• Inspire Passion for Learning: Bring enthusiasm and expertise to the classroom, igniting students’ interest in unique and engaging subjects.
• Cultivate Real-World Connections: Show students how their elective learning connects to future opportunities, career paths, and personal growth.
• Encourage Personal Growth: Support students in exploring their interests and building confidence in their abilities.
• Ensure Academic Excellence: Use assessments and feedback to track student progress, refine instruction, and celebrate achievements.
• Teach and advise an advisory, which typically meets daily, serving as the primary point of contact for families. At its core, advisory provides dedicated time for students to assess their progress toward promotion, foster relationships, and build a sense of community with their peers.
  
  

Ideal Qualifications

• Passion for Elective Education: You have expertise in your elective field and a commitment to inspiring students through engaging lessons.
• Classroom Experience: You bring experience leading engaging and dynamic classrooms in your elective field.
• Commitment to Equity: You’re dedicated to empowering students of color and fostering an anti-racist learning environment.
• Advocate for Diversity: You incorporate diverse perspectives and traditions into your elective curriculum to engage and inspire all learners.
• Proven Track Record: Your teaching leads to measurable growth in student engagement, skill development, and passion for learning.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Business, Economics, or a related field
• Proficiency in teaching Financial Literacy
• Eligibility to work full-time in the U.S.
• Active Illinois Teaching License preferred
  
  

Why Join Noble?

At Noble Schools, we don’t just teach art; we cultivate creativity and imagination. You’ll join a community of educators committed to excellence and equity, with a mission to empower students to succeed and lead exemplary lives.

Compensation & Benefits

We strive to be the best place to work. We offer a predictable salary schedule for teachers, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Moreover, for professionals who do not currently hold an in use teaching license, the Noble Licensure Program offers a robust set of programs and corresponding financial benefits for teachers to obtain licensure while teaching at Noble. Compensations range is $60,000-$81,000

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.