Type: Full-Time (10-month employee)
Supervisor: Head of Early Childhood
Location: Chicago, IL
Start Date: August 2024
Mission Statement
Catherine Cook School is a vibrant learning community that fosters curiosity, develops critical thinking, and inspires compassionate leadership for students in preschool through 8th grade.
Diversity Statement
Catherine Cook School is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and compassionate community grounded in a culture of integrity.
At Catherine Cook, we value a diverse and inclusive community. We define diversity as the range of differences and similarities between social identifiers including: race, socio-economic status, ability, age, gender identity, sexual identity, religion, and ethnicity. The ideal candidate is eager to join this type of professional community. We specifically seek candidates from underrepresented backgrounds.
Job Description
Catherine Cook School is looking for an experienced, innovative Senior Kindergarten teacher who will be part of a highly collaborative, three-teacher grade level team within the Early Childhood Division. The ideal candidate will exude joy for teaching Senior Kindergarten and a deep commitment to Catherine Cook's mission and philosophy.
Qualifications:
- Deep knowledge of early childhood development and current research-based pratices
- Strong focus on the whole child with a social-emotional, anti-bias, and identity-based lens
- Ability to execute comprehensive, science-aligned literacy practices including phonics instruction and interactive read-aloud
- Aptness for fostering a reading and writing identity in kindergarteners
- Experience teaching foundational math skills through hands-on, problem-based, collaborative curriculum
- An inquiry stance towards teaching and learning with a strong belief in authentic student voice and choice
- Willingness to build partnerships with families and colleagues
- Desire to grow as a practicioner through reading, collaboration, and professional development opportunities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education; M.A. preferred
- Preferrd: At least three years of teaching experience at the Senior Kindergarten level
Catherine Cook School’s educational program focuses on the whole child. Establishing and maintaining positive relationships with children is the foundation of our pedagogical approach. Curriculum must be developmentally appropriate and support the growth of knowledge, skills, and personal assets of children.
Compensation and benefits are competitive and commensurate with education and experience. Visit our website to learn more about our school and culture.
Catherine Cook School is an equal opportunity employer.