Middle School STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Math) Specialist
This position will be responsible for teaching STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). They will be responsible for teaching creative whole-child lessons while instilling and upholding high academic standards in differentiated multi-age classrooms; their job will be to challenge each student, including neurodiverse ones, to grow to their personal best. We are committed to teaching accurate, research-supported science and we teach kids how to evaluate evidence and not accept assertions. The primary responsibilities of this position will be to teach middle school mathematics and science, though some middle elementary science may also be included in this job description. In addition, this position will be part of a small middle school team sharing responsibility for homeroom and other middle school activities.
This specialist position will teach small classes of 8 – 20 students.
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred. 1-5 years teaching experience in middle school, upper elementary, or STEM specialist positions. Experience teaching in collaborative, multi-age classrooms preferred. Experience teaching twice-exceptional or neurodiverse students a plus.
Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to employment@chicagofriendsschool.org.
Substitute Teacher
Chicago Friends School is seeking an occasional substitute teacher. This person would be needed when regular staff is unable to teach. They would lead activities, guided by professional sub plans, in our small homerooms of fewer than ten students.
Experience with children in an educational setting and State of Illinois background check are required for employment.
About Chicago Friends School
Chicago Friends School is a small, independent Friends school on Chicago’s north side. Consistent with the 300-year history of Quaker education in America, Chicago Friends School seeks to develop students’ whole selves. We teach and foster academic, creative, and interpersonal growth in our inclusive classrooms. Our commitment to peace, community, integrity, equity, simplicity and stewardship leads us to value all students and teach each in a loving, individualized environment. Our teachers work with small mixed-age classes within a collaborative, creative, whole-child, small school environment.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Chicago Friends School provides equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, age, or sex, except where sex or age is a bona fide occupational qualification.