Bilingual Parent Educator Needed in Elgin, IL

Provide paraprofessional assistance to the EHS/Home Based program participants, including pregnant and parenting adults and children from birth to age 3. The Parent Educator is also responsible for providing resources and support through educational and family development activities. Participate in initial orientation and ongoing training; Conduct weekly home visits to families and provide services as outlined in the service plan. Build and encourage constructive relationships with the families to increase their knowledge of their children’s developmental needs and ability to advocate for their family. Serve as a positive role model for parents to help strengthen the parenting skills of adult caregivers in the families. Complete initial assessments on parents and children; May act as mentor for newly hired Parent Educator. Refer parents to community resources and provide follow-up to ensure needs were met. Complete all required documentation by established deadlines. Participate in monthly activities offered for families. Encourage and motivate parents to attend center-based socialization activities. Recruit new families through positive promotion of the agency and its programs. Participate in scheduled group and individual supervision meetings, providing progress of families and concerns. Responsible for recruiting entire caseload of 20 clients.

Qualifications: Parent Educator must be at least 21 years of age. One to five years experience required. Experience in a social services setting preferred. Must be familiar with the ethnic background and sensitive to the cultures of families in target communities. Must have access to an insured automobile. Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word required. Bachelors Degree in social service or childhood education required. Access to insured auto required.
Elgin requires Bilingual candidate able to read, write speak fluent Spanish.

Send resumes to: Careers@childserv.org or for further questions, please contact Ms. Bebe Bermudez at 773-867-7326.

Early Childhood Montessori Assistant Teacher Needed

The Ancona School seeks an Assistant Teacher for an early childhood Montessori classroom beginning January, 2015. Applicants should be fluent Spanish-speakers. Assistant teachers at Ancona provide support for the overall smooth functioning of the classroom, including care of the children and maintenance of the Montessori environment. This is an excellent opportunity to learn and implement the principles of Montessori education with a master teacher and to join a vibrant learning community.

Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university with some preparation in education or child development is required.  Montessori experience is preferred.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@anconaschool.org. All inquiries are treated confidentially.

Principal Needed at Wild Rose Elementary

Wild Rose Elementary in St. Charles School District 303 seeks an Elementary Principal to start on 7/1/2015. They are seeking a strong and dynamic instructional leader with principal experience preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understands how effective leadership can improve instruction and student learning
• Communicates effectively with all stakeholder groups
• Promotes success of all students by implementing district curricula, sustaining a school culture focused on learning, and providing effective feedback to staff members
• Provides and supports job-embedded professional learning
• Acts with integrity and fairness
• Ensures a safe, healthy, and productive school environment
• Possesses or is eligible (by July 1, 2015) for an Illinois Professional Educator License with Principal endorsement

 This is a full-time, 12 month position. The current salary range $94,500 - $115,500 (without TRS) 

All interested applicants must Apply Here by January 15, 2015.

Pre-School Teacher Needed

Mother's Touch Day Care, a community-based organization, is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic preschool teacher. A successful candidate will have experience working along with an Assistant Teacher and will be responsible for 20 preschool children between the ages of three and five.

Candidate must have a bachelors fegree and 04 Teaching Certification.  This position will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and conduct appropriate assessments using the ESI-R, ASQ-SE, and Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment.

Please email a copy of unofficial transcripts and resume to carolynmt2@att.net.

Seeking Teachers Holding LBS1 Endorsements

The Peace and Education Coalition High School is searching for two teacher candidates who hold an LBS1 endorsement.  The successful candidates must be skilled at developing strong relationships with students and colleagues, developing CCSS-aligned units of instruction, and implementing engaging and rigorous academic instruction.   This is a full-time CPS teacher position that is available immediately.

 We are a Chicago Public Schools Options school that reengages 16-21 year-olds who have fallen off track with their credits or have been out of school and have made their own decision to return to school and complete their high school diploma. We have two campuses and each site has approximately 80-100 students and a tight-knit team of 8-10 teachers who provide all of the courses our students need to graduate.  We operate on a four period daily-block schedule where our teachers teach 3 blocks, and have one full 90-minute block for planning.  Our class sizes range from 10-18 students. 

 If interested, please send your resume to blswenson@cps.edu and also apply through the Chicago Public Schools Taleo system at hr4u.cps.edu.

Reading Specialist Needed

Komensky School in South Berwyn SD100 has a vacancy for a reading specialist filling a long-term leave beginning mid-February and running through May.  Komensky School has a student population of approximately 85% Latino students with a large bilingual program. Additionally, they are in their 4th year of a 1:1 wireless device program, have a strong professional development program, and will be moving toward a dual language program model in the coming years.  Their primary classrooms are capped at 18-20 students, believing that small class sizes at the primary level can make a great impact on their students.  Interested candidates should apply online or contact Principal Majeski as soon as possible.  

Jeremy J. Majeski

Principal, D100 Literacy Director
Komensky Elementary School
2515 S. Cuyler
Berwyn, IL 60402
(O) 708.795.2342
jmajeski@bsd100.org

Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher Wanted

Komensky School in South Berwyn SD100 has a vacancy for a bilingual kindergarten position and hopes to recruit a quality candidate for this position.  Komensky School has a student population of approximately 85% Latino students with a large bilingual program. Additionally, they are in their 4th year of a 1:1 wireless device program, have a strong professional development program, and will be moving toward a dual language program model in the coming years.  Their primary classrooms are capped at 18-20 students, believing that small class sizes at the primary level can make a great impact on their students.  Interested candidates please contact Principal Majeski as soon as possible.  

Jeremy J. Majeski

Principal, D100 Literacy Director
Komensky Elementary School
2515 S. Cuyler
Berwyn, IL 60402
(O) 708.795.2342
jmajeski@bsd100.org

Substitute Elementary Teachers Needed

Community Consolidated District 21 is searching for December COE graduates to add to their substitute teacher pool.  They are a Preschool through 8th grade district consisting of 13 schools throughout Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, and Mt. Prospect.   Interested candidates should click here to apply.

Social Studies & Special Education Teacher Needed Immediately

Amandla Charter School seeks a permanent, full-time, high school special education/social studies teacher.  Course assignments will include 11th grade AP US History and 9th grade World History. We seek a teacher who has strong instructional planning skills and who is committed to fostering a culture of achievement in his/her classroom.   Candidates must also be strong collaborators and willing to play an active role in a democratic, teacher-led school.

Please send all inquiries about this position to:

Jennifer Kirmes, Principal
Amandla Charter High School
6800 S. Stewart Ave, 4th Floor
773.535.7150
jkirmes@amandlacharterschool.org

Ms. Kirmes writes:

I have always been tremendously impressed with teachers who have studied at Roosevelt -- so thank you for the work that you do and please know that it is recognized in schools and by school leaders throughout Chicago.

I am writing because we have an unexpected mid-year vacancy at Amandla and I'd love your help filling it if you know of any recent or soon-to-be December graduates who might be a good fit.

Special Education Teacher Needed

Chicago Collegiate Charter School is looking for a learning specialist for the 4^th-7^th grades for the 2015-16 school year.  Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and be a certified special education teacher in the state of Illinois

The mission of Chicago Collegiate Charter School is to equip ALL students with the academic skills, intellectual habits and character traits to succeed in college, strengthen their communities and change the world.
 

Apply online at www.chicagocollegiate.org/careers.

 

Principal Position Opening

Chicago Collegiate Charter School is seeking a Principal. The school will be 4^th-7^th grade for the 2014-2015 school year; this position would lead the 4^th-8^th middle school in the years ahead when the school is a combined middle and high school.

The Principal will have primary responsibility for the instructional and cultural outcomes necessary to ensure that the school is on track to achieve its mission of ALL students graduating from a four-year college within six years of their high school graduation. The Principal must embody Chicago Collegiate's core values of Excellence, Pride, Courage, Grit and Zest.

Click here for a full position description and required qualifications.
Apply online at www.chicagocollegiate.org/careers.

Early Childhood Teachers Wanted

                Children’s Developmental Institute

is seeking

Type 04 Certified Teachers

For consideration. Please e-mail resume, transcript, and certification or certification approval to: cwebster@developmentalinstitute.com

Job Qualifications:

- BA degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development

- Type 04 Certification (Early Childhood Education)

- No experience required – however, 1 year experience preferred

- Strong desire to work with young children

- Commitment to professional development

- Enthusiastic team player

Job Description:

Performing pre-enrollment screening for State Pre-Kindergarten Program eligibility, maintaining eligible children’s files, providing technical assistance on effective classroom management, as well as child observations and modeling appropriate practices. Working cooperatively with teachers and director to provide quality child care services for children and their families.

Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, attending workshops, monitoring/assessing State Pre-Kindergarten classroom’s lesson plans, conducting on-site staff development workshops for teachers.

 We offer a great benefits package including:

Competitive salary

Paid Holidays

Vacation and Sick Time

401 (k) retirement plan

Free parking

Child Care (if available)

Ongoing corporate sponsored training and career opportunities

Special Education Teacher Needed

Great Lakes Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher to oversee the pre-referral and referral processes of special education, as well as the creation and execution of IEPs for special education students.

A bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred.  Candidate should have a minimum of two years special education teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting and a valid Illinois Special Education State Certification or Licensure.

Belief in and alignment with Great Lakes Academy's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.  Do these words describe you?  Fiercely Positive, Hard-Working, Intelligent, Team oriented, Organized, Sense of Humor, Humble, Self-Reflective, Goal-Oriented, Enthusiastic.

Send a cover letter and resume to Katherine Myers and complete the online form.  

1st & 2nd Grade Teachers Needed Immediately

Emmett Till Math and Science Academy is looking for a second grade teacher to begin next week and a first grade teacher to start in January.  Interested students should contact Stephanie Dunn, Principal, Emmett Till Math and Science Academy, 6543 S. Champlain, 773-535-0672 or sedunn@cps.edu.

Middle School Reading Teacher Needed Immediately

Barrington Community Unit School District 220 is looking to fill a mid-year opening. The opening is for a middle school reading teacher. The candidate needs an endorsement in reading. Retired teachers able to complete 120 days will be considered. Qualified candidates should contact Assistant Superintendent Klobucher.

Dr. Linda Klobucher
Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum, Instruction and Staff Development
310 E. James Street
Barrington, Illinois 60010
847.842.3569                 mpc@dupage.k12.il.us 

Proviso Township H.S. Job Fair, 12/6/14

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 will be recruiting for immediate vacancies and  for the 2015-16 school year at a Job Recruitment Fair, Saturday, December 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Proviso Math & Science Academy, 8601 W. Roosevelt Road, Forest Park IL 60130.

PTHS District 209 consists of three public high schools: Proviso East in Maywood;  Proviso West in Hillside; and Proviso Math and Science Academy in Forest Park.

District 209 is recruiting for  assistant principals,   a dean of students, teachers (all content areas), department chairs (core content areas) and  school psychologists.

No pre-registration required.  No entrance fee.  You may confirm attendance here.    Professional business attire and a resume are encouraged.  Email cgregory@pths209.org  for more information.

Innovative 5th Grade Teacher Needed Immediately

Holy Angels Catholic School is seeking a dynamic teacher who has the ability to use promethean boards and integrate technology into their instruction with the purpose of utilizing blended learning to the fullest. 14 students are awaiting an instructor who knows how to bring out the best in them. Teachers get 2 prep periods daily to collaborate and develop curriculum to help them differentiate instruction.

The ideal candidate is keenly focused on utilizing instructional strategies that garner results, has a high level of student engagement in lessons, has excellent classroom management and organizational skills, a mixture of traditional and new instructional strategies, and above all a belief that all children can learn.

Send resume and cover letter to: dburke@holyangelschicago.org.

Elementary Teacher Needed Immediately

Great Lakes Academy Charter School is looking for an Elementary Teacher who will be a part of a team of game-changing teachers working to change the face of education on the South Side of Chicago.  In grades K and 1, teachers co-teach and work collaboratively for student success. In grade 2, there are approximately 22 students per class, and teachers co-plan lessons, but teach alone.

A Bachelor's degree  and valid state certification or licensure is required.  Two years teaching experience in an urban public school or charter school setting is preferred.

Send a cover letter and resume to Katherine Myers  and complete the online form.

High School Special Ed. Teacher Needed by Dec. 12

Special Education Teacher - Qualifications:  IL Professional Educator License with LBS I Endorsement.  High School Special Education Teacher to work in a Public Day Program for students with emotional disabilities.  Successful teacher must have solid classroom behavior management skills, ability to relate to and engage students in academic instruction focused on achieving academic success, social emotional learning, and successful transition to post-high school setting.  Offering competitive salary and benefits.  Position available January 12, 2015.  Application deadline December 12, 2014.  Apply online at

http://www.applitrack.com/lasalle/onlineapp/jobpostings/view.asp?district=37231

Long Term & Short Term Substitute Needed

Schaumburg High School is looking for a long term substitute teacher to fill a maternity leave, after Thanksgiving, through the end of the school year in June 2015. They are also in need of a substitute for a week in January. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a resume to Kristen Favia at kfavia@d211.org.

December Graduates Invited to Apply for Open Positions

Congratulations December Graduates! 
 
Berkeley School District 87 would like to invite you to apply for open teaching positions.  School District #87 is conveniently located in Chicago's western suburbs and offers competitive salaries and exceptional benefits. District #87 has easy access to the Chicago metropolitan area and its wealth of art and science museums, cultural activities, ethnic heritage, and recreational and entertainment centers, including year-round professional sports. Triton Community College and Elmhurst College are in the immediate vicinity, but all of the major universities of the City of Chicago and the surrounding suburbs are within easy driving distance of District #87.

We also are looking for day to day substitutes.
Please apply online at: Berkely School District 87

 

Middle School Science Teacher & Teaching Assistants Needed

Providence Englewood is a kindergarten through 8th grade charter school serving the Englewood community. We are part of the public education system, and enrollment is FREE. Our purpose – the reason we exist – is to prepare our students for a successful high school career leading to enrollment in college.

Providence Englewood Charter School is seeking motivated educators to join our team.

7^TH &8^TH GRADE SCIENCE TEACHER

The teacher is responsible for the very heart of the school. Teacher responsibilities include instructing students, reporting student progress to parents, and enforcing the general rules and regulations of the school. We are seeking a middle school science teacher to inspire and instruct our 7th and 8th grade students.

Teaching Responsibilities:

·         Prepares and submits weekly lesson plans
·         Enables students to achieve their highest potential
·         Keeps an accurate daily record book of attendance and grades
·         Works to reach all students via a variety of teaching approaches
·          Employs effective classroom management techniques for optimum learning
       environment for all students
·         Formally evaluates student performance through progress reports and
       quarter/semester grades

Minimum Requirements:

·           Illinois Teaching License
·           Science Endorsement
Preferred:
·           Urban teaching experience

TEACHERS’ ASSISTANTS (VARIOUS GRADE LEVELS)

Teacher’s Assistant Responsibilities:
·        Supports classroom teachers in planning and implementing whole group and small group instruction
·        Provides intervention and extension strategies to all learners
·        Teaches alongside/in place of classroom teachers when needed
·        Participates in professional development
·        Collaborates with classroom teachers, administration and families to meet the needs of all students

Minimum Qualifications:
·        Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred:

·                       Urban teaching experience
Interested candidates should forward their resumes to Angela Johnson-Williams, Principal: johnsona@providenceenglewood.org

Dec. 11 CPS Teacher Recruitment Event

CPS is hiring now and planning for future hires!

CPS is seeking current teachers, recent graduates and student teachers to meet their school principals and assistant principals.  This is a great way to meet with one hundred (100) plus schools in one location and understand your career opportunities within CPS.  For those of you that don't graduate until the spring semester, we will host a similar event in March 2015.

Registration is now open!

December 11, 2014 Teacher Career Event
Local 399 Union Hall
2260 S. Grove Street
Chicago, IL 60616

Event Time:  4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To attend this event please click the link below to apply via our CPS applicant tracking system:

https://cpsk12il.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=64960&lang=en&sns_id=gmail

You may register to attend by clicking on the above link or by visiting www.cps.edu/careers and applying to requisition 140002MQ.

Registration for the December 11^th Open House will close at noon on Tuesday, December 9, 2014.   

BPS Seeks Teachers, Counselors, and Leaders

Boston Public Schools is now accepting applications from teachers, counselors, and leaders who wish to interview for positions opening in 2015-2016.  For more information, click on this link here.

Special Education Teachers and Aides Needed

Mid-Valley Special Education Cooperative seeks a Vocational Specialist available January, 2015.  The position requires a degree or endorsement in Special Education.  Other positions also are available in the same area.  Apply for the position by clicking here.  The job posting is below.

Position: Vocational Specialist/New Directions Teacher

Reports to: Program Coordinator

Minimum Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s Degree in special education or related field LBS1 or special education endorsement.
Illinois Pre-Vocational Coordinator Approval preferred.

Program Description:          

Vocational Services are delivered by special education teachers who have additional expertise in vocational training. These staff members assist students in their transition to adulthood by providing

employment skill training. The services emphasize identified career interests, pre-vocational responsibility, discipline and social skills necessary to obtain and maintain employment. On the job training (OJT) is practiced within our school buildings, at community work training sites, and through volunteer service opportunities, or through supported paid job experiences. The Vocational Specialist plans, implements and coordinates vocational services for the Mid-Valley New Directions high school program.

PT Autism Therapist Needed

Skill Sprout LLC currently has employment opportunities available for students who are pursuing a degree in Psychology, Special Education, Social Work, ABA, or any other human service related field.

Presently, we're looking to fill Line Therapists positions throughout the Chicagoland area. This position would be primarily part-time and entails providing in-home ABA therapy to a child with autism. We are looking for candidates who have a passion working with children with special needs.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. My email is msexton@skillsprout.com. You can Apply Online Here.

Upcoming Education Job Fair @ NEIU

Roosevelt University's College of Education will co-sponsor a 2015 Education Job Fair.   The Job Fair will take place on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Alumni Hall on the main campus of Northeastern Illinois University (NEIU), at 5500 N. St. Louis Avenue in Chicago.

School districts from the Chicagoland area, Chicago public schools, and school districts from out-of-state will be present recruiting teachers for their school districts.  A resume is required of each candidate who attends the Education Job Fair.  More information and details will be shared soon; registration will take place at the fair on February 24th.

Cardinal Scholars Wants Tutors

Cardinal Scholars is an in-home and online tutoring service that gives exceptional tutors the chance to be matched with local students in need of additional academic support. We connect tutors with students seeking help with college, high school, middle school and elementary material.

We're seeking tutors who meet the following criteria:

·  Are fantastic teachers and have experience teaching others.
·  Are academically curious and intelligent.
·  Attend or have graduated from Roosevelt University as either an undergraduate, graduate, or professional student.

The benefits of becoming a tutor with us include:

·  Freedom to set your own schedule (we expect you to be taking classes yourself!).
·  Competitive compensation ranging from $15 - $35 per hour.
·  Get to know great families from the community who will really appreciate your help.
·  We connect tutors with students all over the U.S. and online for sessions so you can tutor in your hometown during breaks and in your college town during the school year!

Coming on board as a tutor is not a guarantee of immediate tutoring work, but offers the opportunity to be considered for an assignment if we receive a tutoring request in your area for in person tutoring and/or around the country for online tutoring.

 Interested? Please apply at  http://www.cardinalscholars.com/apply.php

To learn more about our company, visit: http://www.cardinalscholars.com

Early Childhood Positions Available

Catholic Charities of Chicago has several early chidhood positions available.

Head Start Teachers wanted. Minimum requirements: BA in Child Development/ECE, 1 year of direct service experience in an early childhood classroom or new graduate with student learning experience. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Pre-K Teachers for Head Start wanted. Minimum requirements: BA in child development with an Illinois Professional Educator License in Early Childhood Education (formerly called 04 endorsement).

Head Start Teacher Assistant wanted.  Minimum requirements: AA in child development, 1 year of direct service experience in an early childhood classroom or new graduate with student learning experience. Bi-lingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

Email resumes and cover letters to: Laura Rios or mail to Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Attn: Laura Rios, 651 W Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661.

Special Education Instructor Needed

The LEARN Charter School Network is looking for a Special Education Instructor to maintain quality services in accordance with state/federal guidelines and ensure that instruction, modifications, etc. ,for students with special needs are being implemented consistently. An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students.

A degree in Special Education and Illinois LBS I certification, one year of teaching experience in special education, and endorsements are required. Must be Highly Qualified according to IL State Board of Education; Certified preferred.

Complete an online application or email your resume and cover letter to careers@learncharter.org.

Middle School Math Instructor Needed

The LEARN Charter School Network in Chicago is looking for a 6^th-8^th grade Middle School Math Instructor, who will be responsible for daily operations in the classroom.  One year of teaching experience required. Must have a Math Endorsement and be Highly Qualified according to IL State Board of Ed.

Complete an online application or email your resume and cover letter to careers@learncharter.org.

Math and Science Teachers Needed

Amandla Charter School is a tuition-free, open enrollment, college preparatory public charter school proudly serving Chicago students in the Englewood neighborhood on Chicago's Southside. We welcome all Chicago students regardless of test scores, past academic performance, and special needs.

Amandla is looking for Math and Science teachers, preferably with experience working in inner city communities. Interested candidates should email resumes and cover letters to jkirmes@amandlacharterschool.org.