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Perspectives Charter Schools Network is seeking a CTE Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year!

About Perspectives Charter Schools

All Perspectives Charter Schools will provide scholars with a rigorous and relevant education, based on the ethical principles of A Disciplined Life®, preparing them for life in a changing world and helping them further become intellectually reflective, caring and ethical people engaged in a meaningful life. All of Perspectives Charter Schools achieved Level 1 or 2+ this year. As one of the first charter schools in Illinois, Perspectives has a long record of preparing scholars for success in college and beyond. Our five schools across the South Side of Chicago offer an education that combines character development and academic rigor through the A Disciplined Life® education model. Our scholars come from some of the most disadvantaged neighborhoods in the country, but they graduate from high school, enroll in college, and persist in college at a rate above the national average. The keys to our success are our dedicated, hardworking, creative, and compassionate colleagues.

Perspectives’ Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

We are committed to reducing barriers and fostering an anti-racist, non-discriminatory and inclusive environment by internalizing our core values of A Disciplined Life® and ensuring that our practices allow our diverse population of students and staff to grow, thrive, and excel.

Job Purpose

Perspectives Charter Schools is excited to partner with the Chicago Public Schools' to launch its inaugural Career and Technical Education (CTE) track in computer programming for the 2026-2027 academic year. Perspectives seeks a dynamic and inspiring educator with relevant IT sector experience to design curriculum, teach cybersecurity, and Cisco networking while leading students to earn certifications for today’s dynamic tech sector, all through the lens of A Disciplined Life, Perspectives' socioemotional learning curriculum. The ideal candidate relishes the opportunity to shape a new program in her vision and takes personal responsibility for outstanding and transformative student outcomes.

Essential Functions

• Provide daily instruction to students that prepares them for success on industry certification exams
• Design curriculum to support students
• Ensure proper maintenance of classroom computer lab (desktops, laptops, network, etc)
• Participate in relevant professional development
• Maintain partnership with external organizations that provide real-life industry exposure and experience to students

Qualifications

• A Bachelor Degree or more in Computer Science or a Stem related field.
• Knowledge base to create engaging curriculum
• Teach how to write computer programs and program websites.
• Instruct students on how computers work, including the basic science and mathematics behind their operation and the hardware and the software built on those foundations.
• Advocate of building strong character values
• Currently has or is seeking to be Cisco certified
• Read and stay abreast of current topics in computer science or related fields.
• Strong desire to inspire and challenge students. 
• Tutor students on an individual basis and group basis.

Competencies

• Emotional Intelligence
• Ethical Practice
• 500 hours of IT experience 
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Exhibits a strong commitment to ethos of Perspectives Charter Schools by thriving to live by 26 principles of A Disciplined Life®

Physical Demands

Majority of work will be performed in a general office/school environment. Position requires availability for extended hours plus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requires participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.

Benefits Summary
Perspectives offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off including holidays, short and long term disability, paid life insurance, 403B and the Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund.

Perspectives Charter Schools works affirmatively to include diversity among its workforce and does not discriminate in the selection of its staff on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, income, marital status, or any other dimension of diversity. We encourage diverse candidates to apply for this position.