Elementary/Lower School Spanish Assistant Teacher

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.

Latin School of Chicago is seeking a Spanish Assistant Teacher for grades junior kindergarten through fourth grade. The Assistant Teacher program goals are to provide each Assistant Teacher with an authentic teaching and learning experience under the supervision of a lead Spanish teacher. The starting salary for this full-time position is $30,715, with additional stipends available. A high-quality employee-only benefits package is included.

What you'll do as Assistant Teacher:

Assist the lead teacher in day-to-day operation of the classroom
Help promote a safe, clean, and orderly environment for children
Build positive relationships with students, faculty and families
Depending upon your interest and background, you may also:
Assist in the development and implementation of curriculum
Assist in instructing students as directed by lead teacher
Grade papers and student evaluation and documentation under direction of lead teacher

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree is required.
Demonstrated interest in teaching
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion of students and fellow faculty
Dedicated to ones own learning and professional development
Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances and stressful situations
Positive, enthusiastic outlook
Works well as a team member able to share feedback and communicate clearly
Please submit a cover letter in addition to resume as part of your application

Physical Requirements:

Able to stand for long periods at a time
Able to climb multiple flights of stairs
Able to lift and move up to 20 lbs
Able to speak clearly so listeners can understand; able to understand others
Able to see details of people and objects more than a few feet away
Able to complete fine motor tasks neatly
Able to type a minimum of 60 WPM

Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.