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Ancona is a remarkable place to go to school—and to work!

Driven by our mission, Ancona’s unique approach to educating the whole child is also evident in how we engage professionally. Faculty, staff, school leadership, and members of our community collaborate in decision making to ensure that all voices and opinions are represented in determining educational polices and the direction of the school. We are also strongly committed to the ongoing professional development for all employees. 

The Ancona School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Current Opportunities

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  • Music Teacher: K-8th Grade

    To Apply: Email your resume and cover letter to musicteacherjob@anconaschool.org

    About the Ancona School
    The Ancona School (Ancona) is an independent school located in Chicago's historic Hyde Park Kenwood community, educating students 3 years old through 8th grade. Since our founding in 1962, Ancona has been dedicated to diversity in both our community and our curriculum, which draws upon the Montessori and Progressive Education models. Social justice education is the cornerstone of Ancona’s mission as a school; it informs what we teach and how we teach it. At every grade level,  Ancona students learn to identify inequality and are empowered to address injustice in the world.  

    At Ancona, we seek diversity in our faculty and staff to broaden students’ academic experiences and to enrich our school community. Ancona is looking for individuals who will contribute to our social justice mission and embrace the rich diversity of our school and city as we prepare our students for an increasingly complex world. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of, and possess an interest in, working in a school community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and disability status.

    Summary/Objective:
    The Ancona School seeks a passionate and dedicated K-8th grade Music Teacher to join our school community. The Music Teacher will be responsible for developing and implementing a music curriculum for students in grades K-8 and creating a joyful and inclusive learning environment that nurtures students' vocal and instrumental expression, listening skills, and music literacy. They will help students appreciate music as an art form, recognize its historical and cultural significance, and explore diverse musical traditions through culturally responsive teaching.
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  • Spanish Teacher: 1st-8th Grade

    About the Ancona School
    The Ancona School (Ancona) is an independent school located in Chicago's historic Hyde Park Kenwood community, educating students 3 years old through 8th grade. Since our founding in 1962, Ancona has been dedicated to diversity in both our community and our curriculum, which draws upon the Montessori and Progressive Education models. Social justice education is the cornerstone of Ancona’s mission as a school; it informs what we teach and how we teach it. At every grade level,  Ancona students learn to identify inequality and are empowered to address injustice in the world.  

    At Ancona, we seek diversity in our faculty and staff to broaden students’ academic experiences and to enrich our school community. Ancona is looking for individuals who will contribute to our social justice mission and embrace the rich diversity of our school and city as we prepare our students for an increasingly complex world. Candidates must be sensitive to the needs of, and possess an interest in, working in a school community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and disability status.

    Summary/Objective
    The Ancona School seeks a full-time head teacher for 1st-8th grade Spanish. The teacher will provide instruction of the Spanish language using a cultural context to embed the teaching and learning. The language teacher is responsible for evaluating student progress in the subject matter and communicating regularly with parents, including weekly updates.

    Our Program
    The Spanish curriculum builds upon the belief that students’ language learning should be a positive, non-threatening process, similar to the way children acquire their first language. Within our classroom, students learn not only language and pronunciation skills, but also learning strategies that will aid them as they continue their studies in later years. Our approach is meant to foster spontaneous and meaningful communication among students, interest and enthusiasm for Spanish-speaking cultures, and empathy for the people living within those cultures. We frequently use a process known as TPRS – Teaching Proficiency Through Reading and Storytelling. This method emphasizes the importance of repetition of “comprehensible input” — listening and reading that is understood by the learner –as a way to more effectively acquire language.
      
    Our curriculum weaves lessons related to geography, daily life, history, politics, music, art, and struggles for peace and social justice within the Spanish-speaking world.  The intense focus on these themes as seen through the lens of human rights and social justice is both progressive and potentially transformative; cultivating compassionate, culturally proficient, and geographically knowledgeable global citizens who have the power to become positive change agents. Each year, within a four-year cycle, we focus on a different part of the world where Spanish is spoken: 1) Spain 2) Mexico, Central America & the Spanish-Speaking Caribbean, 3) South America, and 4) The LatinX Community in the U.S.A.
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Ongoing Opportunities

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  • Auxiliary Program Staff & Summer Counselor

    To Apply
    Please fill out and attach a job application form and send to: 
    auxjob@anconaschool.org along with your resumé .

    Position Summary
    Auxiliary Program Staff are responsible for supervising groups of children ages 3-14 and planning non-facilitator-led programs during Aftercare, Ancona Extra (school days off), and select evening events. Auxiliary Program Staff work closely with the Director of Auxiliary Programs, as well as other educators, administrators, and program facilitators.

    During the summer months, the Summer Counselor will take on additional responsibilities to ensure a safe, engaging, and enriching camp experience for students enrolled in Ancona Summer.
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  • Junior Summer Counselor

    To Apply
    Please fill out and attach a job application form and send to a:
    auxjob@anconaschool.org along with your resumé.

    Position Summary

    Junior Counselors are high-school-aged students (under the age of 18) who support Summer Counselors and Auxiliary Program Staff in creating a safe and enjoyable environment for campers. This is a paid position for Ancona alum.
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  • Substitute Teacher

    The Ancona School seeks a part-time Substitute Teacher for a progressive education, Montessori-infused classroom.  Substitute teachers at Ancona provide support for the overall smooth functioning of the classroom, including care of the children, maintenance of the environment, seamless delivery of lessons, and smooth interactions with families. This is an excellent opportunity to join a vibrant learning community.
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      Independent Schools Association of the Central States

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      Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools

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      National Association of Independent Schools

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      American Montessori Society

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