English Teacher (needed for each campus-YCCS-West Campus & WTA Campus)

Position Summary: The West Town Academy (WTA) teachers work under the direction of the Director of Teaching and Learning and the Principal. The day-to-day teacher operations are managed by the Academic Dean. A WTA teacher plays a significant role in both the education plan and day-to-day operations of the school.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages all aspects of the course development, including but not limited to:
  • Prepares lessons, units, and projects that assess the competencies and learning objectives with instruction that is project-based, culturally responsive,
  • Follows the Constructivist Learning Theory with a goal to make it interesting, authentic, and engaging.
  • Establishes and communicates clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
  • Encourages students to explore content in depth.
• Creates, assigns, and grades various assessments for students, including tests, quizzes, essays, and projects.
• Establishes and enforces rules of behavior for students in the classroom
• Works with students one-on-one when they need extra help or attention with a focus to help students improve study habits.
• Administers test to evaluate students’ progress and then tracks and evaluates student academic progress using designated system(s).
• When needed utilizes intervention systems already in place.
• Communicates regularly with parents as well as participates in parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintaines positive relationships with students, parents, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Incorporates SEL into lessons.
• Ensures a safe, respectful, and inclusive classroom environment with a growth mindset.
• Attends and actively participate in team meetings, agency meetings, appropriate training, and other required meetings identified by West Town Academy principal and agency administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Candidates should possess a commitment to community service
• Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a in English or English Education.
• 2 years of teaching experience.
• Certification is a plus or working towards a certification.
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to develop lesson plans, units, and projects that assess the competencies and learning objectives with instruction that is project-based, culturally responsive, follows the Constructivist Learning Theory, and is both interesting and engaging.
• Proficient active listening skills to understand and adapt to students’ various learning needs.
• Strong public speaking and oral presentation skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Technology skills to track student attendance, grades, and present creative lessons.
• Leadership skills and patience for working with students with multiple barriers.

To Apply: Qualified candidates should submit a detailed cover letter and resume demonstrating how they meet or exceed each qualification/ requirement. Submit your materials via e-mail or mail to: kristen@c2hrc.com. Please clearly indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line of the e-mail. If you prefer, you can mail your application materials to us at:

Human Resources

Greater West Town Community Development Project

500 N Sacramento Blvd.

Chicago, IL 60612

About Greater West Town:

Greater West Town’s continuum of services to community residents includes:

• GWTP’s Vocational Training Program: Hands-on skill training, career counseling, and job placement in two high-growth economic sectors—Woodworking & Solid Surface Manufacturing, and Shipping & Receiving.
• GWTP’s West Town Academy alternative high school and Youth Employment programs: Pioneering initiatives that address Chicago’s longstanding and persistent high school dropout crisis and reclaim some of our community’s most at-risk youth. GWTP Youth programs help young people earn their high school diploma, continue to post-secondary education and/or advanced technical training opportunities, and find permanent career-path employment.
• GWTP’s Adult Employment Services Program: Provides comprehensive skills assessment, career counseling, support services, and direct job placement to unemployed people to enable them to rejoin the workforce and to ensure their success in the workplace.

GWTP is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.