Immediately Need Laboratory School: World Language Teacher/ French in Chicago, IL

Job title: Laboratory School: World Language Teacher/ French
Company: University of Chicago
Job description: Department?
Lab School Middle School Faculty

About the Department

? At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor, experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of Chicago. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry, and creativity.

No less than scholarship, Lab?s mission prioritizes honoring diversity and exhibiting kindness. We are committed to building and supporting a teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full effect. Today, 53-59 percent of Lab?s student body are students of color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with the University of Chicago. Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern Indiana. Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate every facet of community members? identities, and even where we disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of community.

Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community. We employ people with a wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines, who have in common a love of learning and the wish to inspire that same love of learning in young people. We seek candidates for employment who thrive in an educational environment. We provide a great professional home for those committed to collaboration, ongoing personal and professional growth, and cultivating positive relationships. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of color, LGBTQ+ identified candidates, candidates from historically marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds, and candidates with a demonstrated commitment to a deepening diversity, equity, and inclusion practice. In turn, we strive to ensure that Lab is a joyful, welcoming, and inspiring place to work. Through our connection to the University, faculty, staff, and administrators enjoy benefits and opportunities that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.

Job Information?

Job Summary:

The candidate will be teaching French in grades 3-12, including advanced high school courses.

This is a one year only temporary assignment teaching Middle School French.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across faculties and departments, as well as parents, administrators, and other members of the school staff.
• Exhibits knowledge and competence in a broad range of pedagogical techniques and best practices in world language instruction, including the use of technology in the world language classroom.
• Full-time teachers are expected to work full-time hours and the required number of days as stipulated in the Faculty Association contract. All teachers are expected to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• The anticipated start date for this position is 9/1/2023.
• This is a 1 year- only position.

Competencies:

• Quickly adapt to changing circumstances and flexible in working with students.
• Interact with a diverse group of faculty, staff, students, and parents required.
• Analytical skills required.
• Problem-solving skills required.
• Decision-making skills required.
• Attention to detail required.
• Organizational skills required.
• Computational skills required.
• Creativity required.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills required.
• Work independently and as part of a team required.
• Manage stressful situations required.
• Maintain confidentiality required.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet the deadlines required.

Additional Requirements??

Education, Experience or Certifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least two years of experience teaching World Languages in primary or secondary education required.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Fluency in French required.
• Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Fluency in English required.
• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion issues, and dynamics in the classroom and in developing healthy, supportive relationships with all students.
• Strong knowledge of course subject matter required.
• Knowledge of instructional methodologies required.
• Strong knowledge of child development is required.
• Develop curricula, lesson plans, and assessment tools required.
• Proficient with standard productivity software (Microsoft Office, calendar/scheduling software, etc.) required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Move in and around the classroom/building to interact with students, faculty, staff, parents, and other members of the community.
• Move class-related equipment/tools, as appropriate, around school property.
• When appropriate, escort children from one classroom to another, in and out of the building during arrival and dismissal, and in an emergency situation.
• Demonstrate lessons when appropriate.
• This is a one year only temporary assignment teaching Middle School French

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Professional References Contact Information (3)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility?
Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
No

Pay Frequency?
Monthly

Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours?
40

Union?
000- American Federation of Teachers , Local 2063

Job is Exempt
Yes

Drug Test Required
No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No

Health Screen Required No

Posting Date?
2023-07-21

Remove from Posting On or Before?
2024-01-21

Posting Statement:??

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Location: Chicago, IL

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