Middle School ELA Maternity Leave Teacher

Educators at The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) are hired with the invitation and encouragement to be life-long learners. FXW will employ faculty who enjoy teaching, who are progressive and innovative in their craft, who love working with students, who are great colleagues, and who truly find joy in their profession.  We expect that an FXW faculty member possesses the necessary knowledge, teaching skills, character, and commitment to be productive members of the FXW community.  Additionally, the FXW teacher will adhere to the unique Catholic mission and interfaith values of FXW School.

At FXW, we aspire that each teacher is successful. To do so, an FXW teacher will do the following:   

• Utilize effective instructional strategies with students.  
• Be willing to grow in their profession.
• Create and manage the classroom in a positive manner, respecting the dignity of all. 
• Embrace the FXW Mission and Charisms.
• Complete annual goals and seek professional development opportunities. 
• Maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community. 
• Fulfill routine duties and expectations in a dependable manner. 

Middle School ELA (5-8) Program Description

At the Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW), our 5^th through 8^th grade English/Language Arts program provides students with a rigorous curriculum.  Overall, each teacher is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all students.  In alignment with our charisms, students have access to a wide range of texts that reflect themselves and help them understand the perspectives of others.  Our curriculum provides authentic experiences for students to read and write along their own diverse literacy pathway.  Direct instruction is provided in the areas of comprehension, word study, vocabulary, and grammar.

Middle School ELA (5-8) Teacher Primary Functions

Overall, each teacher is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all students.  Each middle school teacher is a homeroom teacher and an advisor for one section of students.  As FXW is a faith-based school, all teachers may have the responsibility for teaching a section of religion (with materials provided).  Middle school teachers serve one grade level and are a member of a grade-level team. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements  

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education.
• A valid, issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred.  
• A master’s degree in a curriculum area is preferred.  

Although FXW is an Independent Catholic School, all faculty and staff comply with the Archdiocese of Chicago’s Protecting God’s Children Requirements. 

A candidate must demonstrate: 

• The ability to establish collaborative relationships with co-teacher/teaching staff.  
• Strong interest to teach in an inclusive faith-based school and comfortable teaching a Religion Curriculum- either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter.  

Key Relationships 
The teacher reports to the campus principal and will be supervised, evaluated, and mentored by the principal and/or the assistant principal. Other key relationships include: the Head of School, other teachers and administrators, staff, students and parents.