TEACHER APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED
If you're ready to make a difference for Peoria's youth, become part of this promising program and grow professionally with the school itself. Peoria's math, science and technology charter school will follow a proven school model and open in the fall of 2010 offering grades 5, 6, and 7-adding a grade each year to become a 5-12 school. The school will offer:

• College-prep curriculum
• Culture of high expectations
• Small, safe learning environment
• Individualized student attention
• Longer school hours and year
• High parental involvement
• Educational and recreational trips
• Extra-curricular activities
• Tutoring and advanced study teams
• Annual showcase and community breakfast
• Instructional teams and leadership team
• Increased professional development opportunities
• Supportive administration
• Diverse student and teacher community

Positions Needed

• English: 3 full time
• Mathematics: 3 full time
• Science: 2 full time
• Special Education: 1 full time
• Physical Education: 1 full time
• Social Studies: 2 full time
• Art: 1 full time
• Computer: 1 full time
• Dean of Students: 1 full time

Qualifications

• Minimum of bachelor's degree in subject area
• Certification in the state of Illinois (alternative and initial/transitional certificates accepted)
• Experience and success working with under-served students, in multi-cultural settings, in teaming and in extra-curricular activities
• Willingness to go beyond job description to assist students
• Commitment to teaching
• Good communication skills
• Deep pedagogical knowledge

Teachers will sign an annual performance-based agreement. The hiring process will not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or age.

Email your resume with cover letter to teacherapplication@peoriacharterschools.org to the attention of Principal Engin Blackstone.