Fourth Grade English Language Arts Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year (Donoghue Campus)

About the campus:

Serving pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, Donoghue is the second public elementary campus of the University of Chicago Charter School Corporation. Donoghue, which opened in 2005, is a college preparatory campus committed to professional development, inquiry, and high expectations for all staff and students. Donoghue serves as a catalyst for community building by offering programs for students and families beyond the school day.

The University of Chicago Charter School Corporation expects our teachers and staff to enable each and every one of our students to learn and achieve at high levels. Learning is demanding intellectual work that depends on good instruction, comprehensive academic and social supports, and a school culture of high expectations, all of which is made possible by the best individual and collaborative efforts of our teachers and staff.

Position Summary:

The Fourth Grade English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher is responsible for creating a rigorous, engaging, and student-centered learning environment that ensures all students achieve grade-level literacy proficiency. The Fourth Grade ELA teacher will deliver high-quality Tier 1 instruction aligned to state standards, utilize assessment data to drive instructional decisions, implement differentiated small-group instruction, and collaborate with colleagues through the school's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework to accelerate student achievement. The position will work with the Campus Director, Instructional Coaches, and colleagues to implement the school’s curriculum.

The teacher is expected to foster a positive classroom culture that promotes academic excellence, critical thinking, collaboration, and a lifelong love of reading and writing.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver engaging curriculum-aligned lessons using diverse, research-based teaching strategies.
• Analyze and use formative assessment data to improve instruction and design assessments using the learning standards of the University of Chicago Charter School.
• Work with students individually to address learning gaps, special needs, or behavioral challenges.
• Participate in staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and academic development.
• Create a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
• Enable students to contribute to the community through the creation of new knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement.
• At least 2 years of urban teaching experience in related field.
• Reflective and receptive to professional feedback and coaching.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to the success and achievement of all students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.

Salary Range

$55,000 – $87,100

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.  The salary will be commensurate of years of experience and education.

Benefits

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.

Salary : $55,000 - $87,100