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Lab School High School
About the Department
At the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, students in Nursery
through Grade 12 experience a world-class educational journey. Founded
in 1896 by John Dewey as a place for educators to develop and explore
novel approaches to pedagogy and curriculum, Lab continues to provide
excitement and imagination in learning to this day. Academic rigor,
experiential learning, and intellectual discourse are hallmarks of a Lab
education. Lab educators are recognized for excellence in teaching and
pride themselves on innovation in the classroom. Students in every grade
have access to unparalleled resources, and all members of the Lab
community benefit by partnerships and connections with the University of
Chicago. Families who choose Lab care deeply about curiosity, inquiry,
and creativity.
No less than scholarship, Lab\'s mission prioritizes honoring diversity
and exhibiting kindness. We are committed to building and supporting a
teaching and learning community where young people see aspects of their
backgrounds and identities reflected around them, where they feel a deep
sense of belonging, and where they discover and use their voices to full
effect. Today, 53-59 percent of Lab\'s student body are students of
color. Families report speaking nearly 40 different languages in their
homes. Approximately 60 percent of Lab families are also affiliated with
the University of Chicago. Half of our families live in Hyde Park, and
the rest come from across Chicago, the suburbs, and northwestern
Indiana. Inclusion is a fundamental value at Lab, such that we celebrate
every facet of community members\' identities, and even where we
disagree, we emphasize respect, civility, and maintaining a spirit of
community.
Lab seeks the finest employees to join our vibrant learning community.
We employ people with a wide range of skills and training in many
different disciplines, who have in common a love of learning and the
wish to inspire that same love of learning in young people. We seek
candidates for employment who thrive in an educational environment. We
provide a great professional home for those committed to collaboration,
ongoing personal and professional growth, and cultivating positive
relationships. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of
color, LGBTQ+ identified candidates, candidates from historically
marginalized or underrepresented backgrounds, and candidates with a
demonstrated commitment to a deepening diversity, equity, and inclusion
practice. In turn, we strive to ensure that Lab is a joyful, welcoming,
and inspiring place to work. Through our connection to the University,
faculty, staff, and administrators enjoy benefits and opportunities that
would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.
Job Summary
The Laboratory Schools seek the finest employees who have a desire to
inspire a love of learning in our students, and we employ people with a
wide range of skills and training in many different disciplines. We have
a long history of commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion work.
We continue to build on this work and seek out employees who also share
this commitment to one of our core values. We are committed to making
sure that Lab is a great place to work, and our connection to the
University of Chicago provides our faculty and staff with opportunities
that would be nearly impossible to match in any other environment.
The Writer\'s Center Specialist reports to the High School Principal and
is responsible to the Writer\'s Center Director, a member of the English
faculty. The Writer\'s Center Specialist will work one-on-one with
students who drop in or sign up for an appointment, or with small groups
of students working ona common assignment. This is a 10-month position
that does not work during the summer months.
Responsibilities
Assists students with writing tasks across all discipline areas,
including helping students understand steps of the writing process,
identifying aspects of their written composition that need
development or improvement, and coaching students in how to write
more effectively.
Guides seniors through a reflective, process-oriented approach to
college application essay writing, and maintains effective
communication with college counselors.
Manages the Center\'s sign up, writes brief reports to the
students\' teachers outlining the outcomes of the tutoring session,
and maintains effective communication with high school faculty about
the expectations for written assignments.
Assists teachers with aspects of the academic program. Instructs and
provides counseling to students.
Participates in staff meetings, individual planning meetings, and
parent-student staffings.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related
field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
Certifications:
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