About St. HOPE Public Schools

At. St. HOPE Public Schools we work tirelessly toward our mission of graduating self-motivated, industrious and critical thinking leaders who are committed to serving others, passionate about lifelong learning and prepared to earn a degree from a four-year college. From our rigorous curriculum and excellent athletic programs to our longer school days and high expectations for behavior, we do whatever it takes to help our students reach their full potential. St. HOPE Public Schools is a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade system of five schools serving nearly 2,000 students.

The Bigger Picture

St. HOPE Public Schools are not like other schools. We belong to a family of non-profits whose mission is to revitalize the Oak Park community through public education and economic development. Not only do our scholars receive high quality education, but they also belong to a community dedicated to their success beyond the classroom.

St. HOPE Community Development Corporation has dramatically improved Oak Park through its holistic community development approach, creating more than 20 businesses and over 300 jobs. We opened 40 Acres Art and Cultural Center, a 25,000-square-foot mixed-use facility located in the heart of Oak Park hosting the Guild Theater, Underground Books, Old Soul, and more. St. HOPE has even brought dedicated partners like Teach for America, College Track, and City Year to the neighborhood for additional support! St. HOPE Community Development Corporation supports St. HOPE Public Schools  by transforming the environment of our scholars providing them with vision for excellence and success.

So you think you’re a HOPEster?

The ideal candidate will bring a passion to the mission and vision of St. HOPE and a desire to positively impact the Oak Park community. At St. HOPE Public Schools, we live by five key pillars:

High Expectations- You not only set the bar high for every scholar, but also for yourself.  You possess a clear vision for what excellence looks like for student work, student behavior, and your craft.

Choice & Commitment- You understand how your work impacts life outside of your office or classroom. You wake up every morning and commit yourself to doing what's best for kids.

More Time- You are one of those people that goes above and beyond in all areas of life. Some people may even say you do too much, but you know that more time equals better results.

Focus on Results- Everything you do is done with purpose because you are dedicated to growth. You believe in data and work tirelessly to reach your goals. You are a problem solver and find feedback empowering.

Power to Lead- You are a natural influencer. You can't help but train and nurture scholars and peers. People are attracted to you because of the way you equip them to succeed.

Position Summary

St. HOPE Public Schools is seeking exceptional teachers for St. HOPE Public Schools. Teachers must have a track record of success and a "whatever it takes" attitude. Teachers will plan and execute highly effective instruction; establish and maintain a strong, college-going classroom culture; and attain exceptional, measurable results for every student.

Candidates must hold the belief that all children can succeed academically and socially and this belief must drive him or her to be relentless in his or her work.

All teachers report to their school principal.

Responsibilities of a teacher include:

• Develop standards-aligned, measurable, ambitious and feasible big goals for dramatically increasing student achievement
• Use Common Core State (or “given”) Standards to backwards plan, develop unit and long term pacing plans
• Create rigorous, objective-driven lesson plans
• Differentiate plans for individual students
• Invest students in working hard to achieve big goals
• Present academic content
• Engage and challenge students in learning
• Facilitate and manage students practice
• Check for student understanding using effective questioning strategies and student practice
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness through monitoring and modifying instruction
• Evaluate and tracks students performance
• Use data effectively to inform instruction
• Ensure students and families are aware of progress toward goals
• Create a culture of respect and equity
• Create a culture of high expectations for learning
• Maintain student attention
• Support and manage student behavior effectively
• Effectively support students with continued or intensive behavior excesses
• Implement pacing and procedures to maximize time spent on learning
• Design a physical classroom environment to support engagement and learning

Qualifications

We are seeking a results-driven classroom leader committed to the St. HOPE Public Schools mission, and who holds high expectations for his or herself and every student.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Valid California Multiple Subjects teaching credential
• Must be highly qualified as defined by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001
• Appropriate EL authorization to teach EL or SDAIE
• Examples of a relentless drive and commitment to eliminate the disparity of educational quality that exists
• Belief in and alignment with SHPS’s mission
• Criminal background clearance

Highly Desired (but not required):

• Understanding and experience working with the nuances of urban school environments and school culture
• Bilingual speaking, reading, and writing abilities (Spanish)

Salary: St. HOPE Public Schools offers a competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with qualifications and experience.  This is a full time position.

To Apply: All candidates must submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter for consideration. Application materials can be submitted via the Careers page on our website at www.sthopepublicschool.org.

As an equal opportunity employer, we hire without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability.