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Early Education Teacher:
grades Preschool and Kindergarten through Grade 4 (Full-time, or several Part-time)

The Glenview New Church School is seeking a full-time, or several part-time, early education teachers beginning in the 2010-2011 school year. This individual (or these individuals) will be interested in working in a multi-graded classroom setting ranging from preschool through grade 4; have a desire to individualize the education of each student; and have a willingness to engage in all team building and professional growth opportunities, as stipulated. As a school that is focused on providing an academically sound and spiritually oriented education to all students, this individual will be excited about teaching in a New Church school, and will be willing to work with the team to further the school’s mission in our community.

Glenview New Church School

The Glenview New Church School is at a pivotal point in its 100+ year history, with a hard-earned system-wide commitment to expanded relevance within the Glenview community. It is developing its core competencies, restructuring its governance, exploring educational best practices, and continuing to engage in a multi-year commitment toward system improvement.

  • We have a brand new and totally supportive board dedicated to mentoring, nurturing, and adequately funding every teacher.

  • Our campus is truly one-of-a-kind which makes for great outdoor learning opportunities!

  • Every teacher every day is asked to consider “Is this in the very best interests of the students?”

  • The sponsored student-teacher relationship involves lots of love and tolerance, encouragement, pride-building, and one-on one attention.

  • We are a loving environment where tolerance and kindness are modeled for each student by each teacher every day.

  • We have very few disciplinary issues to deal with, partly due to our size and partly due to the good fit of parents, teachers and students.

We seek qualified teachers to join the faculty, and work within this strong foundation to serve more students and families.


Position Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will be accountable for the stewardship of The New Church’s founding values and teachings.

  • Create a learning environment that is appropriately challenging and supportive of students in age groups 3-10.

  • Integrate the New Church faith into the classroom through instruction, modeling and interaction.

  • Utilize the principles of New Church Education in all forms of education and all class subjects.

  • Design and utilize projects and educational experiences that use the environment to help students seek knowledge, learning and accomplishment.

  • Implement an instructional program that maintains high academic standards.

  • Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs.

  • Prepare long-range and weekly lesson plans.

  • Demonstrate knowledge and use of sound educational principles and practices using progressive models and appropriate assessments.

  • Make use of surroundings and natural resources in accomplishing lessons.

  • Maintain a friendly and approachable demeanor.

  • Develop strong, positive and proactive relationships with students and parents.

  • Participate with other faculty and school staff to create an exciting and supportive team environment.

  • Demonstrate a willingness to pursue education, training and self development to stay current in effective teaching methods and approaches.

  • Participate in school and school community social and education events.

  • Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Certifications, and Work Related Experience:

  • Bachelors degree or higher (masters degree preferred)

  • Teaching experience or previous work with youth valued

  • New Church educational study valued-could be acquired post hire

  • Experience in a faith-based school sought

  • Experience with a Professional Learning Community continuous improvement model a plus

  • Knowledge of constructivist pedagogies and progressive learning models sought

Competencies and Skills:

  • Possesses strong oral and written communication skills

  • Works independently with little supervision

  • Works as part of a team

  • Accepts responsibility and is self-motivated

  • Demonstrates a strong work ethic to achieve school goals

  • Displays effective multi-task and time management skills

  • Makes use of available resources to improve quality of work

  • Uses required computer applications and equipment

Special Note:

  • This teaching assignment could be accomplished through one full time position or two part time positions.


We are at an exciting time in our history (new board energy, beautiful campus, loving school environment, and strong teamwork) and I would welcome the chance to visit with you and hear about your passion, your experiences, your dreams and how you could partner with GNCS to deliver an outstanding education.

Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to Erik Synnestvedt, Director, by June 30, 2010 at Glenview New Church Schools, 74 Park Drive, Glenview, IL 60025, via email or by phone 847-724-0057. A more detailed position description is available upon request.