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Grades Four and Five STEM Teacher
Location:
Chicago, IL
Description:
Grades Four and Five STEM Teacher A Full-Time Benefits Eligible Position beginning August 20, 2024 NPES is seeking an engaging, collaborative, and culturally responsive intermediate school STEM Teacher with a deep understanding of educating students ages nine to eleven-years old with subject-matter expertise in mathematics, science, and the purposeful integration of engineering, design thinking, coding, and robotics. A successful candidate will be prepared to plan, implement, and maintain a challenging and relevant two-year STEM curriculum that teaches students to think critically and empathetically while applying the design-thinking process to real-world problems. This is an exciting opportunity for a mathematics and science educator who understands and appreciates late childhood as a unique stage of human development. This understanding, combined with a passion for challenging, supporting, and including all learners, is essential to this role. NPES' Grades Four and Five STEM Teacher works in close collaboration with the Four and Five Humanities Teacher (adjoining classrooms) and the Four and Five Associate Teacher in a partially departmentalized program that bridges our self-contained classroom model through third grade with our fully departmentalized Middle School (grades six, seven, and eight). Responsibilities Teach two sections of mathematics, science, and technology/innovation, one to a class of fourth graders and another to a class of fifth graders. Serve as an Assistant Coach of Middle School Science Olympiad program Implement a skills-rich two-year STEM curriculum that builds on our preschool through third grade curriculum and positions students for success in middle school. Collaborate with the Middle School science and math teachers to maintain an engaging, varied, and intentional scope and sequence over 4th through 8th grades Align instructional and assessment practices with the latest brain science on teaching and learning, including the need for collaborative learning spaces, risk taking, and flexible thinking Create and maintain a welcoming, affirming, and safe classroom environment in which listening, patience, respect, student voice, and adaptability are valued and practiced Plan field experiences that allow students to practice the habits of scientists in authentic settings and develop appreciation for STEM, drawing upon the rich scientific diversity of Chicago Collaboratively create a meaningful and curricular relevant service-learning program for grades four and five in partnership with the 4/5 Humanities teacher Employ clearly defined and equitable processes and structures for planning, teaching, assessing, and documenting (in trimester reports) student mastery and growth Differentiate instruction so all learners can grow their appreciation of mathematics and science, their understanding of key concepts, their ability to think mathematically and scientifically (a part-time Learning Support Teacher also supports this work across grades three, four, and five) Engage thoughtfully and respectfully with colleagues with an open mind during faculty meetings and professional development experiences Reflect continually on one's own practice and commit to professional growth informed by these self-reflections and the school's collaborative faculty evaluation process Establish a trusting partnership with parents/caregivers and communicate regularly via Google Classroom, email, phone calls, conferencing and reporting Create at least one opportunity per year for students to invite parents/caregivers into the classroom to share their learning and process Other duties as assigned by the Head of School Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in mathematics, science, or mathematics or science education; Master's preferred but not required Experience teaching intermediate school students - open to recent graduates who have completed student teaching and offer the required skills! Exemplary teaching skills focused with intentionality on preparation, process, purpose, adaptability, skill development, and depth of understanding An understanding of the developmental needs of children ages nine to eleven (intellectually and social-emotionally) and the ability to structure and maintain a healthy, respectful, and positive classroom community A growth mindset, seeing mistakes as opportunities for growth, and a belief that learning, while it involves struggle and the need for resilience, should be joyful The ability to facilitate an intermediate school classroom positively and effectively An understanding of how to integrate STEM and the design-thinking process intentionally and creatively into teaching to deepen conceptual understanding Strong executive functioning and communication skills (both written and oral) Experience in and a commitment to including all learners in instruction regardless of ability or differences in how one learns A commitment to the cultural curiosity and literacy necessary to contribute with intention to an affirming, inclusive, equitable, and just community where all possess dignity and respect Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and administration to support and extend the objectives of the curriculum and the well-being of students Compensation and Benefits A positive, engaging, and supportive work environment that values authenticity, collaboration, well-being, gratitude, and cultural competence A competitive salary commensurate with experience Access to relevant and meaningful professional development opportunities, with faculty voice in the process The opportunity to sponsor clubs and other groups with payment via stipends Leadership opportunities to serve on our Diversity Action Team, Student Advocacy Team, and in other programs (i.e., service learning, basketball coaching, advisory, affinity/ally groups, yearbook, social media, etc.) A present, accessible, and supportive administrative team with an open-door policy and an interest in considering and implementing faculty ideas when feasible A comprehensive benefits package that supports our faculty and staff, including: Health, dental and vision insurance, with most plans offered at little or no cost to employee Tuition remission (50%) for the children of full-time employees 403(b) retirement program with employer match Short-term/long-term disability plans, and life insurance provided at no cost Healthcare/dependent care/transportation flexible spending accounts (FSA) Paid time off (holidays, personal, and sick days) A 10-day paid parental leave benefit $2500 toward graduate school coursework in fields related to work at NPES About NPES North Park Elementary School is an independent school accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) located in Chicago's North Center-Ravenswood community. NPES currently serves 239 students in Preschool through 8th Grade. The NPES Mission NPES' Core Educational Beliefs Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Location/Accessibility NPES is located in Chicago's North Center/Ravenswood community. We are accessible by the CTA Brown Line (the station is three blocks east of the school, on Montrose), the north-south CTA Damen Bus (#50 Bus), the east-west CTA Montrose Bus (#78), and the METRA train to both the suburbs and downtown Chicago (the Ravenswood Station is .8 miles from the school). Ample free street parking is available within one block of the school. The walkable community surrounding our school offers many amenities, including shopping, dining, parks and recreation.recblid vngszdqzh3h0zjz6wq4nc8s85nr7voBA/BS/UndergraduatePDN-9c543595-4f07-4488-b188-9351ebac0a1e
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North Park Elementary School
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