Carter G. Woodson Middle School
Literacy Instructor: 7th – 8th
2017/2018 School Year
The newest campus of the University of Chicago Charter School opened in autumn of 2008 as a middle school, named for one of the University’s first African American graduates, Carter G. Woodson.
The Carter G. Woodson campus of the University of Chicago Charter School serves grades six through eight in a Chicago Public Schools facility at 4444 S. Evans Ave. It is located in Bronzeville next to an existing Chicago public school, the Carter G. Woodson Elementary School, which serves grades kindergarten through eight.
Position Summary:
Full-time salaried teaching position in literacy responsible for preparing students, regardless of tested ability, for success in college; analyzing and using formative assessment data to improve instruction, designing curriculum and assessments using the learning standards of the University of Chicago Charter School, participating in and leading professional development activities; and enabling students to contribute to the community through the creation of new knowledge.
Position Qualifications:
•Excellent teacher with proven experience enabling urban students to meet high expectations
•Reflective and receptive to providing and receiving professional feedback, video taping, and coaching
•Collaborative, collegial, goal oriented, mission driven, accountable, responsible, self-managed, and self-motivated
•Excellent written and oral communication skills
Education and Experience Required:
•Bachelor’s degree, appropriate state certification in English/language arts
•At least two years of urban teaching experience
•Proven commitment to curriculum and assessment planning and professional development
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