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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for micro school teacher in Chicago, IL is $56,809.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,100.00 and $79,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Micro School Teacher is an educator who works in a small, student-centered learning environment, typically with mixed-age groups and personalized instruction. They design and implement customized lesson plans, often integrating project-based and experiential learning. These teachers foster close relationships with students and families, adapting curriculum to meet individual needs. Micro school teachers may also take on administrative or mentoring roles within the school. Their goal is to create a flexible, engaging, and supportive learning experience.

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To thrive as a Micro School Teacher, you need a strong background in education, multi-grade classroom management, and individualized instruction, often supported by a teaching credential or relevant degree. Familiarity with blended learning platforms, learning management systems (LMS), and digital curriculum tools is highly valuable. Flexibility, creativity, and excellent interpersonal skills help you build strong relationships and adapt lessons to meet diverse student needs. These skills are crucial for creating personalized, engaging, and effective learning environments in small, multi-age classrooms.

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A typical day for a Micro School Teacher involves planning and delivering lessons tailored to a small group of multi-age students, providing individualized support, and facilitating group projects or discussions. Teachers often balance direct instruction with student-driven learning and use digital tools to track progress and communicate with families. Collaboration with other teachers or educational facilitators is common to share resources and develop interdisciplinary activities. Additionally, Micro School Teachers may engage in curriculum development, lead enrichment activities, and play a key role in building a close-knit school community.
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Part-time Middle School Computer Science Teacher

Part-time Middle School Computer Science Teacher

LATIN SCHOOL OF CHICAGO

Chicago, IL • On-site

$38.77K - $68.99K/yr

Part-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Latin School of Chicago is seeking a part-time Middle School Computer Science Teacher starting in Fall 2026.
Latin School of Chicago provides its students with a rigorous and innovative educational program in a community that embraces diversity of people, cultures and ideas. Latin inspires its students to pursue their passions and lead lives of purpose and excellence. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for teaching and supporting students in an outstanding academic environment.
We're seeking an experienced, engaging, and creative faculty member to join our team as Part-time Computer Science Teacher in our Middle School. This is an exciting opportunity for a new faculty member who is passionate about exposing all students to the joys of computer science and to helping students explore the intersections between computational thinking and other subjects.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Teach a variety of classes to a diverse group of students grades 5-8
  • Likely classes will include: Block-based programming with scratch, web design with HTML/CSS, and core programming concepts (variables, conditionals, loops, functions) with Python
  • Collaborate and share resources with Upper School and Lower School computer science teachers
  • Work with other Middles School teachers on multidisciplinary projects
  • Attend Computer Science Department meetings, Middle School division meetings, and all-school faculty/staff meetings
  • Supervise students in non-classroom activities as assigned and scheduled, including supervisions such as lunch, study hall, and recess duty
  • Homeroom teacher of ten to twelve students

Additional Opportunities:
  • An ideal candidate would be interested in being involved in the department and the division beyond these basic expectations. These opportunities are flexible and range from year-to-year, but might include:
  • Sponsoring student clubs or activities like Cyberpatriot, Coding Club, Maker Space
  • Participating in Professional Learning Communities (PLC) and other professional development opportunities
  • Attending and participating in Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA) meetings
  • Teaching summer school courses, either for credit or for enrichment

HOURS & COMPENSATION:
  • Hours will be 7:45am-12:45pm Monday through Friday
  • Salary range is $38,773.20 - $68,985.60 annually, based on education level and years of experience as outlined in our Faculty Scale at 60% of full-time workload.
  • Eligible for our full, high-quality benefits package

Computer Science Skills:
An ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching computer science, programming, and computational thinking skills to diverse groups of students in Grades 5-8. The ideal candidate should be comfortable with all or many of the topics currently covered in our program:
  • Block-based programming with Scratch
  • Web Design with HTML/CSS
  • Core Programming Concepts (variables, conditionals, loops, functions) with Python
  • Prototyping and App Design with Marvel App
  • Physical Computing with Micro:bit, Arduino, Circuit Playground, or similar
  • Analyzing the effects and impacts of new technologies like Artificial Intelligence or Data Science
  • Exploring the intersection between Computer Science and other subjects
  • The ideal candidate will also be familiar with national resources used in CS Education:
  • Utilizing resources from a variety of places, including Code.org and Google's CS First, among others
  • Reviewing curriculum against the Computer Science Teachers Association CSTA K-12 Standards

Teaching & Learning Skills:
Our department strives to be flexible and innovative while providing a rich, equitable, skills-based curriculum to all of our students that reflects current practices in computer science and education. An ideal candidate would be familiar with and interested in many of the following initiatives and practices:
  • A commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and experience in equitable teaching practices like the Learning For Justice Framework for Anti-bias Education
  • Standards based assessment and grading
  • Backwards planning techniques like Understanding By Design
  • Project-based learning and inquiry-based learning
  • Facilitating and supporting student collaboration and reflection
  • Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) practices like Yale's RULER

General Skills and Experience:
Latin School of Chicago is a fast-moving, collaborative, and innovative school. An ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
  • Master's degree preferred, Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Computer Science or Education, but other degrees welcome
  • At least 3 years teaching experience, ideally in a middle school environment
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development
  • An enthusiasm for spending time with middle school aged students both in classroom lessons and other activities
  • Critical thinking and reflection skills to assess and improve existing processes
  • Strong communication skills, including spoken and written communication
  • Comfort interacting with a variety of stakeholders, including students, families, administrators, and faculty

Interested? Candidates should include the following as part of their application:
  • A letter of interest indicating why they are particularly interested in and qualified for the position
  • A current resume
  • A statement of educational philosophy

Latin School of Chicago embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.

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