Middle & Upper School Science, Math, Tech (STEM) Teacher

Roycemore School seeks a Middle & Upper School STEM Teacher for the 2022-2023 school year. Now in its 106th year, Roycemore is a highly regarded, co-educational independent school for students from 3 years old through 12th grade. Located in Evanston, Illinois, on the north side of Chicago, Roycemore enjoys a long-standing relationship with Northwestern University.

Roycemore School Mission

Roycemore: Our diverse and intimate community, rooted in academic excellence, inspires students to discover their passions, think without limits, find their voice, and live courageously.

Roycemore’s Vision

Launching responsible citizens, innovative thinkers, and compassionate leaders.

Essential Functions

• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts

• Maintains student attendance records, grades, and other required records

• Evaluates, provides rich feedback and grades students’ class work, assignments, and papers

• Creates and teaches middle & high school level math, science and technology courses

• Compiles administers, and grades examinations

• Plans, evaluates, and revises curricular, course content and course materials and methods of instruction, at times developing courses that are brand new to the school

• Uses effective class management techniques to ensure effective learning.

• Sponsors a student club and/or coaches an athletic team

• Serves as an adviser to 10-14 students, guiding them in academic, extracurricular, social and personal development and acting as primary liaison to parents/ guardians

• Maintains and expands expertise in subject matter through professional development

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Middle School Head or Upper School Head

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in subject area required; a Master’s degree preferred

• A minimum of three years teaching experience, preferably in an independent school environment

• While exact classes taught will vary from year to year, they could include: Algebra I, Geometry, Computer Science, Robotics, Video Game Design, Engineering, or Middle School Science

• Excellence in classroom management techniques

• Enthusiasm for professional development

• Ability to maintain confidentiality

• Ability to interface and communicate effectively with students, parents and other staff members

• Working knowledge of Windows and/or Macintosh operating systems

• Experience with Google Workspace (preferred)

• Strong passion for teaching & commitment to student learning & development

• Committed to curriculum design and growth

• Enthusiasm for embracing the independent school model of mentoring, advising and supporting students outside the classroom

• Embraces authentic assessment, mastery learning; innovative pedagogies, and project-based learning

• Comfortable using online texts, iPads, Learning Management System, and computer systems

• Able to use basic office equipment

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Works in a very busy and involved environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges, deadlines and a varied and diverse array of contacts

• May work at a desk and computer for extended periods of time

• Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

• Work primarily in a traditional climate controlled office environment

• Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold

POLICY OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Roycemore is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
We have a detailed Health & Safety Plan which can be found on our website. It is periodically updated based upon consultation with our Health and Safety Task Force. https://roycemoreschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Roycemore-COVID-19-Health-Safety-P

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location