K-2 Teacher at THE FRANCES XAVIER WARDE SCHOOL NFP in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Elementary Program Description

At The Frances Xavier Warde School, our K-3 program provides students with a rigorous curriculum. During these grades, we especially work to build a strong literacy foundation. The teachers also focus on the development of thinking skills, articulation in writing and speaking, appreciation of the arts and an in-depth knowledge of math and science. There are two master level teachers in each K-3 classroom to fulfill these goals while differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all learners.

Primary Function

The kindergarten to third grade teacher is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all children in his/her classroom. The teacher must respond to the needs of each individual child by implementing lessons in all subject areas. The classroom teacher fosters and maintains relationships with students and families.

Key Relationships

The world language teacher reports to the principal and is supervised, evaluated and mentored by the principal and/or the assistant principal. Other key relationships include: the Head of School, other teachers and administrators, staff, students and parents.

Qualifications and Requirements

A candidate should hold:

• A Bachelors or Masters Degree in Education




• A Masters Degree in a curriculum area is preferred

A candidate will need upon hiring: TB test

• Comply with Archdiocese of Chicago Protecting God's Children Requirements

A candidate must demonstrate:

• The ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher/teaching staff




• Wllllngness to teach within a Religion Curriculum- either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter




• Familiarity with ISACS criteria and standards of excellence




• Familiarity with NAIS mission, vision and values

What Makes a FXW Teacher Competent and Effective

Educators are hired with the expectation that they possess the necessary knowledge, teaching skills, character, and commitment to be productive members of the FYJN community. The following is a list of descriptors:

• Adheres to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FYJN School

  • Articulates a working knowledge of FXW's value-centered mission and academically rigorous curriculum

  
  

  • Participates in spiritual development activities of the school community, including support for student community service projects and initiatives

  
  

  • Models the importance of daily prayer and worship through active participation for students

  
  

  • Demonstrates a willingness to plan, encourage and participate in community building activities (religious, social and educational)




• Utilizes effective instructional strategies with students

  • Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of subject matter

  
  

  • Understands interrelationships of content areas

  
  

  • Regularly utilizes formative and summative assessment to guide instruction

  
  

  • Employs technology effectively to enhance teaching

  
  

  • Presents lessons and instructions in multi-modalities to address students' various learning styles and abilities

  
  

  • Encourages students to become aware of social issues and current events appropriate to their level of understanding




• Creates and manages the classroom in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all

  
  

  • Respects the right of students as individuals

  
  

  • Utilizes positive reinforcement strategies

  
  

  • Creates a classroom that is visually stimulating, orderty and safe

  
  

  • Mentors students effectively and professionally




• Completes annual goals and seek professional development opportunities

  • Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility by keeping current with recent practice and research in education

  
  

  • Collaborates and works with administration to further yearly goals




• Maintains a positive rapport with all members of the FYJN community o

  
  

  • Accepts feedback and works to show improvement

  
  

  • Respects the integrity of fellow staff, students and parents by being discreet and tactful when discussing student and school related issues

  
  

  • Demonstrates flexibility and models collegiality




• Fulfills routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner

  
  

  • Demonstrates evidence of prior planning and preparation

  
  

  • Creates lesson plans with clear student-centered objectives, incorporating the principles of backwards design, as well as the use of formative and summative assessment

  
  

  • Uses instructional time efficiently

  
  

  • Evaluates student progress effectively

  
  

  • Utilizes correct and appropriate written and oral communication in conversations, reports and meetings

  
  

  • Is punctual and effective in supervisory duties such as morning drop off, lunch supervision, after school supervision (homework club), etc.

  
  

  • Willingly uses and integrates technology into the classroom

  
  

  • Articulates concepts and writes narrative reports in a timely, professional, and grammatically correct manner

  
  

  • Ability to multi-task, complete assignments and meet deadlines in a timely fashion

  
  

  • Effectively leads parent/teacher conferences

  
  

  • Maintains an up-to-date Teacher Webpage and Lesson Plans

  
  

  • Supports curricular initiatives

  
  

  • Actively participates in weekly grade level curriculum meetings

  
  

  • Welcomes clinical students and student teachers into classroom

  
  

  • Fulfills additional assignments as assigned by Administration

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.