Teacher - 5th Grade

Description

Baker Demonstration School, an independent progressive PK-8 school on Chicago’s North Shore, is seeking an exemplary 5th grade grade teacher beginning the 2026-2027 school year. We seek candidates who are passionate about progressive education, have a love of students and teaching, and are innovative and knowledgeable about experiential learning. We place a high value on community and seek candidates who have excellent interpersonal skills who will work well with students, colleagues, and parents. Equally important, we seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to developing one's own cultural competency, equity, inclusion, and belonging. A full-time 5th grade teacher includes curriculum development, participation in all professional development meetings, collaboration with colleagues, and additional responsibilities throughout the year that require attendance at evening and weekend school events.

Requirements

• Exceptional teacher with demonstrated expertise in manifesting progressive pedagogies, curricular design and assessment of learning outcomes
• Experience teaching intermediate grades is preferred
• Four-year degree in Elementary Education or related field
• Ability to create and manifest differentiated, innovative curricula
• Expertise in building active, collaborative classroom programs which encourage problem solving, critical thinking skills, and develop a sense of classroom community and trust
• Capacity to address the developmental needs of academically motivated elementary school students
• Utilize innovative technology to support student learning
• A deep commitment to enhancing an inclusive school community for students and adults, based on cultural competence, social justice, and respect for diverse perspectives and backgrounds
• Ability and skill with collaborating and contributing positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning, self-esteem, and respect for the community and the world in which we live
• Commitment to contribute positively to the school community and to develop supportive relationships with students, families and colleagues
• Passion and skill to contribute positively to an educational environment that supports a lifelong love of learning, identity, self-esteem, and respect for the community and the world in which we live
• Commitment to engaging in community conversation and initiatives that center equity and inclusivity
• Continue to be a lifelong learner through ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary range of $50,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience
• Medical, Dental, Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• TIAA-CREF – Retirement Savings Plan (voluntary)
• Other competitive benefits

School Information

Founded in 1918, Baker Demonstration School is an independent day school committed to providing an exemplary Preschool, Elementary and Middle School progressive education to our students. Our students come from Chicago, Evanston, Wilmette and other North Shore communities. We believe that children learn best in an inclusive, creative community that encourages individual risk-taking and values learning by doing. Baker’s experiential approach nurtures the development of the whole child enabling each student to be fully prepared for intellectual, artistic, physical and social/emotional challenges well beyond Baker. We seek candidates with a demonstrated commitment to developing one’s own cultural competency, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Visit for more information.

At Baker:

• We cultivate our students’ intrinsic motivation to learn and their active participation in the learning process.
• We foster excellence through critical thinking and integrated connections across academic and artistic endeavors.
• We promote collaboration while developing personal leadership.
• We foster citizenship by encouraging students to develop self-awareness and compassion for others.
• Baker celebrates individual, family and cultural differences and graduate students who appreciate diversity in all its forms.

Application Materials

Candidates should submit a resume, letter of interest and 3-4 professional references to [email protected].

Non-Discrimination and Disability Policy

Baker Demonstration School is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions, including those related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and recognition of individuals on the basis of their ability and job related qualifications and without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or any other classification prescribed under applicable federal, state, or local law. We actively seek diversity among faculty and administration as well as among students. The school complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application/interview process are requested to contact the School in order to arrange such accommodation.

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person