Illinois Association for Gifted Children
Substitute Middle School Social Studies Teacher (begins January – April, covering a leave of absence)
The Avery Coonley School is a coed Pre K-Grade 8 independent school serving academically bright and gifted students. The school is located in Downers Grove, a suburb 15 miles west of Chicago. For more information about the school, visit its website at www.averycoonley.org
Job Description
The Avery Coonley School seeks to hire a dynamic and creative social studies teacher to cover a leave of absence likely beginning January through mid-April, 2019. The position includes teaching two sections each of seventh and eighth grade U.S. History, and serving as an advisor to 10-12 students. Responsibilities will also include communicating student progress to parents (including completing end-of-trimester report cards), and being available to meet with students outside of class time for additional support. The candidate will be able to:
Job Qualifications
A Master’s degree and a minimum of two years of middle school or upper school teaching experience, preferably with bright and/or gifted students, is preferred.
Please e-mail resume and cover letter to: 201710hr@averycoonley.org
Contact Us:
Illinois Association for Gifted Children 1500 Sullivan Road Aurora, IL 60506 Ph: 630-907-5047Fax: 630-907-5976
Email us at:
Director@iagcgifted.org