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Christel House

8th Grade Math Teacher

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$55K/yr

Christel House Academy South is currently seeking a 8th Grade Math Teacher (with one 6th grade section) Days of Service: 192 Days 8th Grade Math Teachers at Christel House have the autonomy to try ...

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8th Grade Math Teacher

Christel House Academy, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago

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Description

At Christel House Indianapolis, we strive to create empowering opportunities through a rigorous and holistic education for all Christel House Indianapolis students and alumni, so they actualize their aspirations and develop effective leadership skills. Christel House Indianapolis students and graduates are world changers. Everyone. Every day. Around the world, Christel House students are empowered to realize their full potential and supported in an environment that allows them to learn and grow as individuals. Their experience is grounded in four foundational values of responsibility, respect, integrity, and independence that were put in place by our founder, Christel DeHaan.


Christel House Academy South is currently seeking a 8th Grade Math Teacher (with one 6th grade section)

Days of Service: 192 Days


8th Grade Math Teachers at Christel House have the autonomy to try innovative strategies in their classrooms to reach all types of learners. Teachers support the whole child, teaching character education and social and emotional learning strategies to students to support their development beyond academics. Teachers are supported by interventionists, instructional coaches, lead teachers, on-site social workers and counselors, and a staff that thrives on collaborating and improving within the school community.


Job Tasks:

  • Plan, prepare and deliver engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans, instructional materials, and assessments that facilitate active learning.
  • Manage student behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
  • Encourage and monitor the progress of individual students and use the information to adjust teaching strategies.
  • Encourage parent and community involvement, obtain information for parents when requested, conduct home visits, schedule student-led conferences, and promptly return phone calls and answer emails.
  • Participate in appropriate professional activities.
  • Ability and willingness to work collaboratively, maintaining cooperative and effective working relationships.
  • Other duties assigned

What We Offer:

  • First year teacher's salary of $55,600
  • $2,000 sign-on bonus
  • Opportunity to serve and make a huge difference in students' lives.
  • Competitive comprehensive health care options.
  • Employer contributions to retirement plans.
  • Referral bonuses. 
  • Opportunities for growth within the school!

Requirements:

  • Valid IN Teaching License
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Competency in using technology in the classroom setting.
  • Ability to report to work on a regular and punctual basis.
  • A strong belief in the mission and goals of Christel House Indianapolis and Christel House International.

A complete application requires the following:

  • Letter of interest stating why the candidate feels his/her qualifications are a good match to those sought by CHS
  • Current resume (please include email address)
  • Transcripts
  • At least three (3) professional references (References should include candidates supervisor in his/her current position and most recent prior position, or student teaching supervisors)

Applicants should disclose any criminal arrests or convictions in the application process. A successful applicant will be required to submit to a national background check. Christel House Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Questions? Contact Talent@chschools.org 

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