Great Lakes Academy Needs Teachers

Great Lakes Academy is a K-8 charter school that opened in 2014 with Kindergarten and First Grade. As we continue to grow, we are seeking high capacity, collaborative, mission driven teachers to serve in our K-2 classrooms.

Master Teacher Job Description
A Great Lakes Academy Master Teacher will be a part of a team of game-changing teachers working to change the face of education on the South Side of Chicago. A Master Teacher takes responsibility for the high academic achievement and character development of every child in his or her classroom. 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 and curriculum, but teach most of the day solo.

Elementary Teacher Job Description
A Great Lakes Academy Elementary Teacher will be a part of a team of game-changing teachers working to change the face of education on the South Side of Chicago. An Elementary Teacher takes responsibility for the high academic achievement and character development of every child in his or her classroom. In grades K and 1, teachers co-teach and work collaboratively for student success. There is a Master Teacher and a Co-Teacher in each classroom. Master Teachers have a minimum of 2+ years of urban teaching experience.

Job Description
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for overseeing the pre-referral and referral processes of special education, as well as overseeing the creation of, and execution of, IEPs and 504s for special needs students. They act as both the Special Education Teacher and Case Manager for the school.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree is required;
2. At least two years teaching experience in an urban district, private or charter school with demonstrated student achievement.
3. Valid State Certification.
4. Belief in and alignment with Great Lakes Academy's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable.

Culture Fit- Do these words describe you?
Fiercely positive, Hard-working, Intelligent, Team oriented, Organized, Sense of humor, Belief in the power of education, Humble, Self-reflective, Goal-oriented, Enthusiastic.

To Apply
Email your resume and cover letter at Katherine Myers at kmyers@glachicago.org and go to the career page at www.glachicago.org and click on 'Join Us'!

As an equal opportunity employer, Great Lakes Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law.