3rd Grade Teacher

Science Academy of Chicago is seeking a strong, experienced third grade teacher to add to our third grade team for the 2026-27 school year who is child-centered professionals with a high degree of energy, flexibility, and initiative as well as well-developed interpersonal skills. Expectations are that teachers will practice reflective teaching strategies and seek continuous self-improvement. Strong classroom management with experience teaching in a structured classroom environment Collaborate with grade level teachers and promote cross curricular projects Ability to communicate concrete and abstract concepts to students Ability to spot and cultivate creativity Create a developmentally appropriate, positive, inclusive and safe learning environment Monitor progress to ensure all students are demonstrating high rates of growth Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development Demonstrate preparation and skill in working with students from diverse social-emotional, cultural, economic and ability backgrounds Work closely with team members and parents to best meet the needs to students Align all curriculum to CCSS; math is accelerated by one year Experience with standards based grading Experience with teaching accelerated curriculum Experience with strong classroom management

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field, Illinois Professional Educators License is

Preferred Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

Health (BCBS HMO or PPO), and 401(k) options are offered to full-time employees

Experience:

Teaching:

3 years (Preferred)

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

License:

Illinois (Preferred)

Work Remotely No Job Types:

Full-time, Contract Pay:

From $45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Teaching:

2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Teaching Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person