Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for an aspiring lower school educator who has a passion for exploring teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.
We are seeking Substitute Teachers that will provide in-person instruction to students in our Lower School, Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade. As a Substitute Teacher at Latin, you should bring capability to teach and supervise multiple grade levels and establish effective working relationships with students of all ages, as well as faculty, staff, administration, and parents. School hours are 7:45 am-3:45 pm.
- Implement lesson plans left by lead classroom teacher
- Apply appropriate instructional methods for meeting lesson objectives
- Utilize and manage classroom technology
- Other duties as assigned
Compensation: $170 per day
Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree
- Prior division specific teaching experience
- Classroom management skills
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
- Reliable, responsible and extremely flexible
Physical requirements include: ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 20 lbs., speak clearly so listeners understand, see details of people and objects more than a few feet away.
Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- Prior division-specific teaching experience
- Classroom management skills
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Reliable, responsible, and extremely flexible
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
- Ability to speak clearly and see details at a distance
What We Do
Latin School of Chicago is a coeducational independent day school serving students from junior kindergarten through 12th grade. Founded in 1888, it provides a rigorous, innovative college-preparatory education in a diverse community. The school aims to inspire students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence, while emphasizing inquiry-based, personal, and inclusive liberal arts learning for every learner.
