Middle School Social Science Teacher
LAWNDALE EDUCATIONAL AND REGIONAL NETWORK CHARTER SCHOOLChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted July 29, 2024
Full Time
About the Company
LAWNDALE Educational and Regional Network Charter School is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates a nationally recognized network of high‑performing, tuition‑free elementary charter schools. The organization focuses exclusively on early‑childhood education, embedding a college‑prep curriculum to lay a strong academic foundation and foster ambition among students. By serving underserved Chicagoland communities, the network provides a vital alternative to scarce high‑quality public schools, ensuring that families have access to excellent, free education from kindergarten onward. Its impact is evident in the impressive outcomes of its alumni—95% advance to college‑prep high schools and 93% matriculate to four‑ or two‑year colleges—underscoring the effectiveness of its mission‑driven, community‑centric approach.
Job Description
LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree.
Requirements
- Professional Educator's License (PEL) in Elementary Education or Secondary Education with Middle School Social Science Endorsement
- Demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
- Bilingual preferred
- 1+ year of Teaching experience preferred
- Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
- Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays
- Short and long term disability
- Paid life insurance
- 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
- Chicago Teachers' Pension fund or Teacher Retirement Fund
- On-going professional development opportunities