Teacher (Temporary Cover: May 2026 - June 2026 with possible extension)

The British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park is looking for an outstanding Primary (elementary) class teacher to join our team of dedicated practitioners from May to June to take on a Kindergarten class.

We welcome applications from outstanding, self-motivated and reflective professionals. We are looking for the right blend of expertise, enthusiasm and experience and passion within a Primary environment. In this role, you’ll know your students and use your skills and expertise to provide outstanding teaching and support to every student in your care. You will communicate confidently across diverse audiences and situations to build strong relationships with parents and students. You’ll model the school’s values: be respectful, embrace inclusivity, foster curiosity, be resilient, encourage creativity, and be ambitious.

Ideally, we are looking for a candidate with experience of the British National Curricula and/or experience working in an international setting; however, other experienced educators are invited to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• The pastoral care, safety, behaviour and safeguarding of a class of Primary Children
• Ensure that the children in your class feel happy, safe, and secure and support those children who aren’t
• Provide excellent learning opportunities and robust responsive teaching which promotes progress
• Ensure productive parent relationships through excellent face to face communications, email, reports, and regular contributions to school communications
• Work with, direct and support Learning Assistants to improve children’s learning opportunities
• Demonstrate good subject knowledge and proactively upskill this knowledge in order to teach the BISCLP Curriculum
• To implement standard assessments for your class at key points during the year
• Take an active role in your own Professional Learning and Development through involvement in Teacher Learning Communities, Staff Meetings, external PLD opportunities and Nord Anglia University
• To participate in the schools Quality Assurance process at regular intervals throughout the academic year
• Implement school policies relevant to pastoral care, behaviour, teaching & learning and safeguarding within your class
• To arrange and promote trips, visitors, activities, and events for your class
• To liaise with admissions to transition new children into your class
• To teach a set timetabled number of periods per week as directed by the Senior Leadership Team
• Any other tasks as directed by the Principal and/or the school’s leadership team

Skills knowledge and experience (expected):

• A degree from an institution of higher learning
• A recognised teaching qualification
• At least three years Teaching Experience
• Ability to demonstrate a clear track record of high-quality pastoral care and a clear commitment to a child-centered approach
• Clear understanding of cognitive load theory and how they apply to a Primary Context
• A creative approach to teaching & learning which blends knowledge AND skills
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of what makes good Primary School Education
• High expectations of children’s behaviour, social development, and academic outcomes
• Ability to build relationships with Support Staff
• Foster strong home-school links
• Integrate technology into the classroom experience to enhance and extend the learning of students
• Successfully teach students using technology in a virtual/hybrid environment

Skills knowledge and experience (desirable):

• Experience of using Read Write Inc. Phonics and White Rose Mathematics
• Experience of the International Primary Curriculum

Personal Attributes:

• High levels of personal integrity
• Conscientious and able to focus on completing work to a consistently high standard
• Flexible and positive approach to work
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills; high attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and able to prompt others to ensure deadlines are achieved
• Adaptable to working in a fast paced ever changing environment
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Proactive and willingness to take on multiple tasks
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Ability to work independently
• Must be a team player, willing to help and be flexible
• Continually strive for improvement

All employees are expected to demonstrate a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils. And the willingness to undertake appropriate child protection training when required. This role will have the option to extend into next school year.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Teaching: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Teaching Certification/License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30