English Teacher (Fall Maternity Leave) - DRW College Prep

Chicago, IL
United States

Noble Network of Charter Schools

1001 to 5000 employees

The Noble Network of Charter Schools is an open enrollment, multi-campus charter public high school serving students throughout Chicago. Noble is Chicago's largest and highest-performing open-enrollment charter school network. Since opening its first campus in 1999, Noble and its diverse group of students, teachers, administrators and supporters have demonstrated a common commitment to students’ success in college and beyond.

In 2014, Noble students had the highest ACT scores among Chicago open enrollment schools and received more Posse Scholarships than any private or selective enrollment school.

Noble's vision is to be America’s best high school network serving low-income students, preparing more than 2,000 of its alumni to graduate from college by the year 2020. Noble seeks to create constructive change in the communities it serves and close the achievement gap nationwide.

Noble prepares low-income students with the scholarship, discipline, and honor necessary to succeed in college and lead exemplary lives, and serves as a catalyst for education reform in Chicago.

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Be Noble. Teach English Language Arts at DRW College Prep.DRW College Prep is looking for an English Teacher who will open the world of language and literature to our students to fill a maternity leave position for the start of the 2017-18 school year (roughly August to November).The Noble EnvironmentStrong school cultureHigh expectations that are consistent for every adult and student in the buildingA focus on building strong, meaningful relationships with every student and family What You Can Expect from NobleFrom ensuring we have working copiers to responding to all emails you send, we are obsessed with following through on the basics that every teacher deserves. The people you work with are all on your side. Our people genuinely care for and enjoy working with each other. If you ask for support, you will receive it. Everyone works with the shared mission of getting students ready for college. We have structures in place that enable you to teach 99% of your class period. You have autonomy to teach what you want to teach. We trust you to do what is best for students. The work is challenging—possibly some of the most difficult work you have done. But it is also the most rewarding. Requirements (aka What Noble Teachers Must Have):A results-oriented history of personal-achievementA belief that all students, regardless of background and current ability, can succeed in high school, college, and lifeA data-driven mindsetThe discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improveEligibility to work in the United States Be Noble. The Noble Network of Charter Schools Is An Equal Opportunity Employer.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Work location: Chicago, IL

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