Middle School ELA Teacher

Overview

Educators at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) are hired with the invitation and encouragement to be life-long learners. FXW seeks faculty who enjoy teaching, are progressive and innovative, love working with students, are great colleagues, and find joy in their profession. FXW faculty adhere to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FXW. FXW aspires for each teacher to be successful by utilizing effective instructional strategies, growing professionally, creating a positive classroom, embracing the FXW Mission and Charisms, completing annual goals, maintaining positive rapport with the FXW community, and fulfilling routine duties dependably.

FXW’s 5th–8th grade English/Language Arts program provides a rigorous curriculum for educating the whole child. The program offers access to a diverse range of texts reflecting student identities and perspectives. Direct instruction covers comprehension, word study, vocabulary, and grammar.

• Middle School ELA Teacher Primary Functions: serve as a homeroom teacher and advisor for one section of students; may teach a section of religion with provided materials; serve one grade level and be part of a grade-level team.
• Utilize effective instructional strategies with students and engage in ongoing professional growth.
• Create and manage a positive classroom environment that respects the dignity of all.
• Embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms and complete annual goals.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education.
• State of Illinois teaching certificate preferred.
• Master’s degree in a curriculum area preferred.
• Ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teachers and staff.
• Interest in teaching in an inclusive faith-based school and comfort teaching Religion Curriculum (Catholic or Interfaith).

The Teacher reports to the Campus Principal and will be supervised, evaluated, and mentored by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal. Other key relationships include campus leadership, Head of School, other teachers and administrators, staff, students and parents.

• Standing and Movement: frequently stand for extended periods; move around the classroom and in tight spaces.
• Communication: speak clearly and project voice; understand others; visual acuity for details at various distances.
• Hearing: hear sounds and focus on a single source while ignoring others.
• Fine Motor
  
  Skills:
  
  grasp, move, or assemble small objects.
• Physical Stamina: stay active and engaged throughout the day.
• Occasional Physical Tasks: kneel, squat, or stoop to interact with students or materials; adapt to standing, sitting, or walking as needed.
• High Social Interaction: extensive interaction with students, parents, and staff.
• Classroom Management: manage diverse student behaviors and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Technology: comfortable using technology for instruction, communication, and assessment.
• Travel: local travel between campuses as necessary.

FXW offers a competitive salary and robust benefits program, commensurate with experience and in line with independent schools. Salary range: $54,820 – $64,696.

• Medical, Vision, Life & Disability, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Benefits, FSA, 403B Retirement Savings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health Resources

If you believe you could excel in this role, FXW encourages you to apply and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome candidates who may not meet 100% of the qualifications to apply and will review backgrounds broadly.

FXW is committed to an inclusive workplace and to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process and workplace to support all employees.

FXW prohibits discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, and other protected statuses; complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws. No phone calls, please.

The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago offering values-oriented education and need-based scholarships to a portion of students. The school partners with families to nurture faith development and engage all students in learning about and respecting other faith traditions.