About us
Aqsa School
Aqsa School is a K-12 Islamic school, with small manageable class sizes and a caring, supportive team of staff members. We are seeking a dedicated, caring elementary school educator to serve as a homeroom teacher.
As a private school, we offer small class sizes and two hours of specials which serve as prep times for homeroom teachers.
Elementary School Teacher
This is a full-time teaching position for a homeroom elementary school teacher in a self-contained classroom. Curricular expectations include Math, Science, Reading, Language arts and Social Studies. Students are also offered specials across the week taught by a separate teacher for Arabic, Religious Studies, Physical Education, and Art.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
- Completed or enrolled in teaching certification coursework relevant to teaching position (preferred)
- Possess teaching endorsement(s) in the content area or grade level (preferred)
- Teaching experience with a record of high student achievement (preferred)
Teacher Duties and Responsibilities
Student Achievement and Character Development
- Sets and holds students to high academic and behavioral standards
- Exhibits strong instructional and classroom management skills
Curriculum and Instruction
- Develops and implements lesson plans as part of a long-term scope and sequence aligned to the curricular goals of Aqsa School
- Employs a variety of creative, differentiated, and research-based instructional strategies that ensure students are actively engaged in meaningful and rigorous learning experiences
Classroom Culture
- Develops a positive, achievement-oriented and supportive learning environment so that all students are invested in their academic excellence and can fulfill their potential
- Ensures a setting that meets the needs of all students
- Sets and reinforces clear expectations and routines that align to school-wide values, policies and mission
- Recognizes, celebrates, and rewards student achievement and character development
Student and Family Relationships
- Builds rapport with students, parents, and families so they understand that teachers support them
- Invests parents and families in their children’s academic success through consistent communication of student progress and challenges
Personal Effectiveness
- Demonstrates passion for and commitment to the mission of Aqsa School to see our students excel academically and grow socially and spiritually
- Continually seeks to improve teaching skills, expand personal learning
- Demonstrates mastery and enthusiasm for content knowledge
- Possesses strong organization, planning, and time management skills
- Is an innovative solution finder
- Supportive and compassionate educator
Contribution to the Aqsa School Community
- Collaborates with team members to ensure a loving, rigorous, safe environment across the entire school
- Works with teacher peers and staff to enhance the school’s professional learning community
- Teaches, leads, or assists other educational programming outside of regular school hours such as clubs
About Aqsa School:
- Aqsa School was the first Islamic School established in the state of Illinois and we are proudly entering our 37th year
- In 2022 our school was reaccredited with high marks by the Illinois State Board of Education. In 2021, we were rated a high-quality school and accredited by the Cognia school accreditation agency.
- Also in 2021 our Principal was named Lifechanger of the Year in a national competition for school leaders
- Two of our veteran teachers have received Illinois Golden Apple awards for excellence in teaching, and are willing to support new staff
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Professional development assistance
Grade levels:
Schedule:
School subjects:
- English
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
School type:
Work Location: In person