Francis W. Parker School · 2 days ago
English Teacher (Begins Late August 2026)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $134K/yr
3+ years expFrancis W. Parker School is a renowned JK-12th grade independent day school. They are currently seeking a dynamic, innovative and experienced educator in the field of English to join their faculty in the Upper School, responsible for teaching required and elective courses, serving as an advisor, and facilitating the Civic Lab program.
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Responsibilities
Teaching a combination of required and elective courses
Serving as an advisor
Facilitating our Civic Lab program
Opportunities to coach and sponsor student extracurricular activities are also available
Qualification
Required
B.A. in English or Secondary English Education required; M.A. or Ph.D. preferred
At least three (3) years of high school English classroom experience preferred
Affinity for working with mid-adolescents across grade levels
Ability to teach core reading and writing skills; adept at employing differentiated learning strategies to meet a range of academic needs
Commitment to progressive education
Commitment to collegiality with fellow department members and colleagues
Demonstrated record of developing one's own cultural competency and incorporating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in personal practice and curriculum
Demonstrated commitment to community work and social justice projects
Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, and emotional intelligence
Benefits
Health and dental insurance
Term and supplemental life insurance
Flexible spending accounts (FSA’s)
Commuter benefits
403b retirement plan
Company
Francis W. Parker School
Francis W. Parker School educates students to think and act with empathy.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase