Position Summary: Quest Academy is seeking a creative, student-centered, and self-motivated Assistant Teacher (Kindergarten - 5th Grade). This position will be assigned to various classrooms based on student need.
Quest Academy hires talented individuals to work with a dynamic student population of gifted learners who also understand the importance of providing nurturing guidance through the development of essential student relationships. Quest educators know their students, understand their students, and see students as individual thinkers and human beings. Quest seeks to hire educators who possess a passion for service and a desire to grow personally and professionally in the field of education.
Duties include:
- Assist the Lead Teacher in delivering lessons consistent with the learning expectations of the grade level.
- Promote a dynamic classroom environment that stimulates learning growth and reinforces learning goals of both the collective class and the individual students.
- Foster compassionate engagement with the children that supports their personal development and instills trust between them and their teachers.
- Work closely with specials classes such as drama, art, music, Spanish, and library to incorporate cross-curricular learning.
- Promote a positive, supportive working relationship with the Lead Teacher.
- Attend weekly staff meetings and participate as a member of the division team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; education or related field is preferred.
- 3+ years working with elementary age children, gifted experience preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Maintain up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification.
In accordance with State of Illinois law, a criminal background check will be required, prior to beginning employment. Quest Academy does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
It is the responsibility of all Quest employees to:
- Understand and support Quest's mission and philosophy and promote a positive image of the school.
- Contribute to a harmonious school atmosphere by working cooperatively with all colleagues.
- Attend some events outside of the normal school schedule, such as open houses and graduation.
- Respect the confidentiality of private information relating to students, colleagues, and the operations of the school.
- Refrain from establishing close relationships with colleagues, students, parents, or trustees that would compromise professional integrity.
- Demonstrate responsibility and punctuality.
- Display flexibility in responding to new situations and expectations, as well as a positive attitude and a helpful, nonjudgmental demeanor.
- Show willingness to consider and implement suggestions for improvement.
- Model the good character traits that Quest students are expected to embody.
Salary Range: $33,000 - $35,000
Please submit your application and resume at www.questacademy.org/employment or for more information contact hiring@questacademy.org.
