K-2 Co-Teacher

Overview

Educators at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) are hired with the invitation and encouragement to be life-long learners. FXW will employ faculty who enjoy teaching, who are progressive and innovative in their craft, who love working with students, who are great colleagues, and who truly find joy in their profession. We expect that an FXW faculty member possesses the necessary knowledge, teaching skills, character, and commitment to be productive members of the FXW community.

Additionally, the FXW teacher will adhere to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FXW School.

At FXW, we aspire that each teacher is successful. To do so, an FXW teacher will do the following: utilize effective instructional strategies with students; be willing to grow in their profession; create and manage the classroom in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all; embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms; complete annual goals and seek professional development opportunities; maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community;

fulfill routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner.

Elementary Program Description

At The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW), our kindergarten to second grade program is focused on helping young students to develop their academic, social, and emotional skills through a comprehensive curriculum approach. During these grades, we work particularly to build a strong foundation across the core content areas of reading, writing, and math. Our teaching focuses on creating child-centered, safe, joyful classrooms that inspire lifelong learners.

There are two teachers in each kindergarten to second grade classroom to fulfill these goals while differentiating instruction in a way that is developmentally responsive to meet the needs of all learners.

Operating in this two-teacher model, the kindergarten to second grade teacher is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all children in one’s classroom. Each teacher assumes full and shared responsibility for all aspects of the classroom. The teacher responds to the needs of each individual child by developing and implementing lessons in all subject areas.

The classroom teacher fosters and maintains relationships with students and families, working as partners in each child’s educational experience.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education. A valid, issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred. A master’s degree in a curriculum area is preferred. Although FXW is an Independent Catholic School, all faculty and staff comply with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Protecting God’s Children Requirements. The ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher/teaching staff. Strong interest to teach in an inclusive faith-based school and comfortable teaching a Religion Curriculum- either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter.

The teacher reports to the campus principal and will be 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.

Although FXW is an Independent Catholic School, all faculty and staff comply with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Protecting God’s Children Requirements. Complete the required new hire paperwork and mandatory Archdiocese training. Collect filled out CANTS forms on an annual basis (September). Must clear Background Check/Fingerprints. Required to attend additional training classes as designated by the Campus Leadership and/or FXW administrative staff.

Standing and Movement: Teachers frequently stand for extended periods while teaching, and they need to be able to walk around the classroom and maneuver in tight spaces.

Clear Communication: Teachers must be able to speak clearly and project their voice to be heard by students, as well as understand the speech of others.

Visual Acuity: They need to be able to see details of objects at various distances, including those within a few…