De La Salle Institute – Chicago, IL
De La Salle Institute, a Lasallian Catholic high school in Chicago, is seeking a passionate and experienced high school English teacher to join our Language Arts Division. If you are committed to academic excellence, student voice, and a mission rooted in faith and service, we invite you to apply.
Position Overview:
This position involves teaching a range of English courses, which may include AP English Literature and/or AP Seminar, as well as a Journalism course that produces the school’s yearbook. The ideal candidate will bring strong instructional skills, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to both traditional English classrooms and a project-based journalism environment.
Experience teaching AP courses and/or leading a journalism class that produces a school yearbook is strongly preferred.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in English, Journalism, or a related field
- Valid Illinois teaching license
- Experience teaching high school English
- Experience with AP English Literature and/or AP Seminar
- Experience advising a yearbook or teaching journalism (preferred: familiarity with platform like Walsworth)
- Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
- A demonstrated commitment to Catholic education and the Lasallian mission
Responsibilities:
- Teach a variety of English courses, including AP-level classes based on experience
- Teach one section of Journalism, which produces the school’s yearbook
- Guide students in critical reading, writing, speaking, and media literacy
- Support students in visual storytelling, photography, design, and publication
- Foster student leadership and collaboration in the yearbook production process
- Create engaging, standards-aligned lesson plans
- Collaborate with department colleagues and contribute to school-wide initiatives
Application Process:
Interested candidates should submit the following materials:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Proof of teaching licensure
- Three letters of recommendation or contact information for three references
Please send all materials to:
Ms. Carrie Contreras
Dean of Language Arts
contrerasc@dls.org
