Founded in Chicago in 1876, Sacred Heart Schools at Sheridan Road (Hardey Preparatory for Boys and Academy of the Sacred Heart for Girls) are independent, Catholic, single-gender elementary schools committed to academic excellence within the context of a Christian, faith-based community.  The educational mission is deeply rooted in the 200-year tradition of the Society of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Network of Sacred Heart Schools located in 30 countries, including 22 schools in the United States.  The essence of this tradition is the total development of each child: spiritual, intellectual, social, emotional and physical. Our girls and boys are taught in single-gender classrooms, but follow a similar curriculum and share in many activities.  With a total enrollment of approximately 700 students, the schools are organized into three academic divisions each led by a division head.

Sacred Heart Schools is seeking a 6th Grade Science Instructor, whose chief responsibility will be to work within the scope of the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart Education to teach Science within a differentiated classroom. As a member of the Middle School Faculty, this instructor will act as an advisor as well.  

Qualifications for a successful candidate:

• Background and/or teaching experience in an integrated general science curriculum with focus on group and cooperative learning, including the following topics: sustainable urban living, local ecosystems, earth’s resources with focus on fresh water, energy, including sound, light, electricity, and forces

• Participation each fall with seventh grade students in the Space Academy Program in Huntsville Alabama

• Curriculum development and implementation, classroom management (including organization and appearance), student evaluation, grade reporting and parent communication

• Experience with incorporating additional duties (i.e., playground supervision, lunchroom supervision, etc.)

• Have a working knowledge of the school technology program, laptops, and software necessary to the implementation of the curriculum

• Maintaining clear, accurate, up-to-date classroom records including:

o Curriculum updates

o Lesson plans

o Assessments and rubrics 

o Attendance 

o Student Services Team referrals

• Advisory experience a plus

Requirements:

• Masters Degree required, or in progress  

• 2-4 years of classroom experience teaching 6-8 grade level elementary school

• Salary is competitive

Sacred Heart Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, physical or mental disability or handicap, veteran status, marital status or any other classification protected by law.

There are certain positions, such as those that teach students religion at Sacred Heart Schools, for which it is necessary to be Catholic, for which preference in hiring shall be given to people who are Catholic and who evidence an understanding of the Catholic faith and a commitment to living that faith. Such preference is allowed under state and federal law, and does not constitute an illegal act of discrimination.