
Careers
Full-Time Positions
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Part-Time Positions
Substitute Teachers: From time to time we require an excellent substitute teacher. Responsibilities include managing classroom activities in keeping with the school's philosophy and day-of plans. K-8th-grade experience preferred. If you are interested please submit your materials by emailing: cmartin@tcsconnect.org.
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Are you earning your college degree and are you interested in a future career in education?
We welcome inquiries from those who wish to join The Children's School as student teachers and interns to experience progressive education in action in the classroom.
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Read more in the article: Nurturing the Next Generation of Educators
Why Teach at TCS?
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Establish a Strong Foundation: Salary & Benefits
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Competitive salary with minimum 3% raise each year
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Partially subsidized health care benefits through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
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403(b) savings plan
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Flexible Spending Account
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Paid Time Off
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Family Medical Leave Policy
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Employee tuition reduction
Nurture Your Own Growth: Professional Development
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$1000 per year
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Wide range of possible activities, including coursework, conferences, workshops, private lessons, and more
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Institute Days planned according to teachers’ interests and needs
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Strengths-based evaluation
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Individual goal-setting and support
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Shared Leadership opportunities
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Teacher mentorship program matches new teachers with experienced faculty
Express Your Talent: Teaching Environment
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Small class sizes
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Collaborative, flexible, supportive faculty
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Classroom discretionary budget of $1200 per year
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Autonomy in developing routines and organization of classroom
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Project-based emergent curriculum co-created by teacher and student
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Ability to initiate classroom and school-wide events and activities
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Support from full-time social worker and part-time learning specialist
