Alliance for Catholic Education
Title/Position: Spanish/Foreign Language
Date Posted: January 2, 2025
Category: Spanish Teaching Faculty
Employment Type: Full Time (5 academic classes)
Start Date: Immediate
Level: High School (grades 9-12)
Job Description
Faculty at Mount Carmel High School are blessed to teach some of the most hardworking, respectful, and delightful young men from Chicago, the surrounding suburbs, and Northwest Indiana. Each young man comes from a dedicated, supportive, and involved family. Faculty at Mount Carmel must contribute to a collaborative environment that is powered by dedicated professionals. Our teachers are responsible for providing an educational environment where young men have the opportunity to fulfill their potential for growth that opens up the potential to become faithful Men of Carmel, through highly effective teaching practices that incorporate technology into the curriculum. Our faculty are responsible for promoting student achievement and academic success at every turn. Faithful, caring, and dedicated faculty are desired to continue to uphold our mission of teaching our Catholic Carmelite values and principles, while pushing our students to become service-driven leaders.
Classes
This teacher will be responsible for Spanish I & II classes, with a student body composed of freshmen, sophomores, and juniors. Active participation in Foreign Language Department meetings, and other engagements are required. Such events are Faculty Meetings, Open House, Personal Tour Nights, etc.
Job Requirements
Provide a positive environment that encourages students to be engaged in the learning process, including active and responsible use of technology. Implements instructional techniques that contribute to an atmosphere where our young men are engaged in meaningful learning experiences. Identifies, selects, and modifies instructional resources to meet the needs of the students with varying backgrounds, learning styles, and special needs. Uses and analyzes available data to drive instructional practices. Maintains effective, efficient, and timely grading procedures. Establishes and maintains cooperative and professional working relationships with students, parents, and colleagues, including the Principal, Department Chair, Campus Ministry, etc. Strong candidates will also be able to fit in with two ongoing initiatives at Mount Carmel: 1:1 learning and cross-curricular instruction.
Job Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following:
● Degree in secondary education (or will obtain by July 1, 2025)
● Valid teaching license (or will obtain by July 1, 2025)
Illinois certification preferred, but not required.
● Virtus Training Certification (or completed within first 90 days of employment at Mount Carmel).
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Contact Information
● Name: Mr. Bill Nolan, Asst. Principal
● Phone: 773-324-1020
● Email: bnolan@mchs.org
● Address: 6410 S. Dante Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
● Website: www.mchs.org
Application Instructions
Candidates should send a cover letter, resume, and reference list (3 professional references preferred) to AP Bill Nolan at bnolan@mchs.org with “Spanish Position” in the subject line.
Interviews will be scheduled by the Principal at a later date and time after sufficient review of all application material is submitted on/before the deadline listed in the job posting above.