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English/Language Arts Teacher (Senior HS 9-12) - PLA

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) is inviting a creative, energetic, and enthusiastic English/Language Arts Teacher (K-12) to work in our small alternative high school setting. Dedicated to ...

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Islip, NY · On-site

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$23/hr

Opening for Summer 2025 Season & 2025-2026 Season Dance Teachers (all levels and styles) Dance Connection is seeking to expand its faculty for its classes for upcoming seasons. Our performing arts ...

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English/Language Arts Teacher (Senior HS 9-12) - PLA

Youth Connection Charter School

Chicago, IL • On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) is inviting a creative, energetic, and enthusiastic English/Language Arts Teacher (K-12) to work in our small alternative high school setting. Dedicated to serving off-track and out-of-schools students, Youth Connection Charter School was founded in 1997 to provide alternative learning pathways to high school graduation and career success. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching with an ability to engage students in the learning process, while creating good student relationships of mutual trust. They will know how to make learning engaging and meaningful, effectively use technology, and be an active team member who fosters student success.

YCCS is seeking teachers to share our commitment to educating students - if you are an educator who truly believes in your students and their success, contact us now to begin to make a difference!

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree and a Illinois Professional Educator’s license with Secondary English endorsement

· Teaching experience in a Blended Classroom

· Must maintain current Illinois Certification with subject area endorsement

· Must demonstrate the experience, beliefs, attitude and awareness that indicate cultural sensitivity to the student population served

· Ability to partner with students individually, in family or in group, to help mobilize resources and inner capacity to address barriers to their success

· Knowledge of principles and practices of staff, school, and organizational development

· Reports to the Principal

Company Description

Youth Connection Charter School (YCCS) provides high-performing high school options in 17 campuses across Chicago. YCCS serves youth ages 16 to 21, providing a better chance in contrast to traditional school environments where our students did not succeed or were failed by the system.