Learning Support Teacher

Learning Support Teacher

Chicago, US

Learning Support Teacher (Primary)

Starting at $58,000

Founded in 2001, British International School of Chicago, Lincoln Park (BISC Lincoln Park) is a top tier private school located in the Lincoln Park neighbourhood. BISC Lincoln Park is the only premium, international private school in Chicago that focuses on the developmental years between Pre-Nursery to Grade 5 (aged 15 months to 11 years old). BISC Lincoln Park instils a values-based education and thematic curriculum at an early age, so our young students will not only thrive from a personalized learning experience, but also gain the social, academic, and global skills needed to succeed as the ambitious and well-prepared innovators of tomorrow.

We create a personalized learning experience for every student: building their character, growing them academically and setting them up to thrive. We are global learning community of learners who are committed to global citizenship and innovation, cultivated through a collaborative and diverse learning journey.

Naturally, at BISC Lincoln Park, you’ll find children who are happy, motivated, committed and love learning. Our community invests in staff with ongoing CPD opportunities and community-building opportunities to help you get the most out of your time at BISC Lincoln Park and in Chicago. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide engaging learning environments for students and staff alike.

Located in Lincoln Park, one of the most well-known neighbourhoods in the heart of Chicago, our campus is steps away from internationally renowned theatres, museums, outdoor parks, hiking & biking trails, and 40 kilometres of public beaches. Our highly supportive parents choose the Lincoln Park campus not only because of its safe, family-friendly setting that’s within walking distance from their homes, but also, they can also engage fully in the life of the school as well as their children’s education.

BISC Lincoln Park is part of Nord Anglia Education (NAE) and was NAE’s first international school to open and operate in the Midwest. BISC Lincoln Park is accredited through the International Early Years Curriculum, the International Primary Curriculum, and the Council of International Schools. It is the recipient of a 2018 British International School award for creativity in the classroom and three silver dolphins at the Cannes Film Festival.

To learn more about out wonderful school please visit our school website.

About the role

We’ll look to you to promote high expectations for our students, designing learning activities that are aligned to our school’s Primary curriculum within our learning support department, and creating a learning culture where there are no limits to what can be achieved. You will foster an environment of respect within the classroom, facilitating learning through questioning and discussion.

About you

Able to adapt quickly to our fast-paced international environment, you will possess a university degree, a recognised teaching qualification, and considerable teaching experience. Committed and creative, you will be reflective on your own teaching and student outcomes, seeking out and implementing new ideas and innovative methods to raise the school’s level of achievement.

Keen to collaborate and share your specialist expertise, you will be a fitting ambassador for the school. You will communicate with confidence across diverse audiences and situations, using your expertise to build strong relationships with parents and students. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for The United States of America, including a bachelor’s degree, a recognised teaching qualification, employment references, background checks, and child protection screening.

Selection Process

The closing date for application is 24 May 2024. There will be three stages of interview, including a panel interview.

Start Date: August 2024

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils irrespective of race, ability, religion, gender, or culture.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.