Science Teacher - Latino Youth High School

Pilsen Wellness Center

Chicago, Illinois

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Charter Schools, Community and Social Services, English Language, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Leadership, Multilingual, Philosophy, Professional License, Retirement Plan, Secondary School, Social Work, Spanish Language, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois
POSTED
5 days ago

Science Teacher

Pilsen Wellness Center
Chicago, IL
Full-Time

Site

2001 S California FL 2 Chicago, IL 60608

Schedule

Monday - Friday 7:45 AM - 3:15 PM

Job Summary

Latino Youth High School (LYHS) offers young persons a second chance to obtain a high school diploma. This alternative charter school incorporates a student-centered approach emphasizing individualized instruction coupled with added supports such as parenting groups for young mothers, counseling, and leadership development. Nationally recognized as a model charter school, LYHS provides a safe, respectful, gang-neutral environment to young persons attending its state-of-the-art facilities. The school is a campus of the Youth Connection Charter Schools and provides other academic services funded by the Alternative Schools Network.

Pilsen Wellness Center is seeking a dedicated and compassionate teacher to provide meaningful and engaging standards based instruction and assessment in the content area of Science. Curriculum to be taught within the context of the philosophy and mission of the high school.

Responsibilities

  • Engages students within high school level scholarly work
  • Attends and participates in all professional development training
  • Maintain, develop, and update curriculum maps, syllabi, and course descriptions
  • Participates in the coordination and planning of high school sponsored events
  • Communicates regularly with a student’s parents and families

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required
  • Valid Illinois Professional License in subject area
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
  • Teaching Experience

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $53,000 - $63,000 annually
  • 403(b) retirement plan
  • Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Ongoing professional development

About Us

Pilsen Wellness Center is a community-based organization providing culturally responsive behavioral health and social services.

Pilsen Wellness Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

 

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