Middle School Science Teacher - Full-Time

Position: Full Time. Education Level: 4 Year Degree. Travel Percentage: 0 to 25%.

Maintain a positive rapport with all members of the FXW community.

Each teacher is responsible for educating the whole child by providing a quality learning experience to all students. Each middle school teacher is a homeroom teacher and an advisor for one section of students. As FXW is a faith‑based school, all teachers may have the responsibility for teaching a section of religion (with materials provided). Middle school teachers serve one grade level and are a member of a grade‑level team.

Complete the required new hire paperwork and mandatory Archdiocese training.

Must clear Background Check/Fingerprints.

Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies.

Required to attend additional training classes as designated by the Security Operations Manager / Security Lead or Security Supervisor and/or FXW administrative staff.

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in education.

A valid, issued State of Illinois teaching certificate is preferred.

The ability to establish collaborative relationships with co‑teacher/teaching staff.

Strong interest to teach in an inclusive faith‑based school and comfortable teaching a Religion Curriculum - either Catholic or Interfaith in subject matter.

The Teacher reports to the Campus Principal and will be supervised, evaluated, and mentored by the Principal and/or Assistant Principal. Other key relationships include campus leadership, Head of School, other teachers and administrators, staff, students and parents.

Middle school teachers frequently stand for extended periods while teaching, and they need to be able to walk around the classroom and maneuver in tight spaces.

Teachers must be able to speak clearly and project their voice to be heard by students, as well as understand the speech of others.

Visual Acuity:

Teachers must be able to hear sounds and distinguish between them and focus on one source of sound while ignoring others.

Teachers may need to use their fingers to grasp, move, or assemble small objects.

The job can be physically demanding, requiring teachers to stay active and engaged throughout the day.

Teachers may need to kneel, squat, or stoop, to interact with students or access materials.

Teachers need to be able to adapt to different classroom environments and activities, which may involve standing, sitting, or walking.

Middle school teachers have a high level of social interaction with students, parents, and other staff members.

Teachers communicate regularly with students, parents, and colleagues via phone, email, in‑person meetings, and written correspondence.

Conflict Situations: Teachers may encounter conflict situations with students or parents, requiring strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Teachers work as part of a team with other educators and staff members.

Teachers work indoors in classrooms but may also work outdoors for physical education or sports activities.

Technology: Teachers must be comfortable using technology for instruction, communication, and assessment.

Travel Requirements: Local travel between campuses, as necessary, to fulfill student curriculum and/or program requirements.

FXW offers a competitive salary and robust benefits program, commensurate with experience and consistent with independent schools.

Medical

Dental

Life & Disability

Short‑Term Disability

Long‑Term Disability

Financial Wellness

403B Retirement Savings

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We encourage individuals who may not meet 100% of the listed requirements, but who believe they could excel in this role, to apply. Non-Discrimination Policy
It is The Frances Xavier Warde School’s goal to attract, recruit and retain exceptional faculty and staff that are inspiring, diverse and committed to the school’s mission. We support our teachers and staff by welcoming them into an environment that encourages them to excel and by maintaining a rich benefits package that helps them flourish personally and professionally.

FXW will not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, disability, sexual orientation including gender identity, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a protected veteran and will comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. This nondiscrimination policy applies to student admissions and employment.

The Frances Xavier Warde School is a Catholic elementary school in downtown Chicago that provides an excellent academic, values‑oriented education to students of all ethnic, religious, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds in a child‑centered urban environment. As a keystone of its diverse community, The Frances Xavier Warde School provides need‑based scholarships to thirty percent of its students.

The Frances Xavier Warde School partners with its families, nurtures faith development for its Catholic students, and engages all its students to learn about and respect other faith traditions. The Frances Xavier Warde School uses a rigorous curriculum that enables students to grow, clarify their values, develop decision‑making skills and a sense of responsibility for themselves and the world they will inherit.

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