Job Details

Job Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Pay: $47,992-$62,293 starting salary, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits: 

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Medical and Dependent Care FSA

• Life insurance

• 401(k) with matching contribution following 1 year of employment

• Generous sick and personal time off

• Eight Federal Holidays off and Thanksgiving, Christmas, Spring, and Summer Break

• Tuition discount for employee children

• Pre-Tax Transportation Account

Reports To: School Principal and Team Leader

Pui Tak Christian School

Pui Tak Christian School (PTCS) is a high-performing, faith-based school located in Chinatown, Chicago, IL. PTCS has been in operation for 70 years, and we serve Preschool 2-year-old to 8th-grade students. PTCS seeks a growth-oriented and like-minded teacher to teach 1st grade for the 2026-2027 school year. 

Job Description

A PTCS teacher is part of a team working to equip young learners to become future leaders for God’s Kingdom. Our teachers take responsibility for the high academic achievement and character development of every child in their classroom. Teachers are responsible for guiding and assisting students in their entire learning experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates outstanding classroom and behavioral management that relies on positive reinforcement with high expectations, clear and consistent classroom systems and procedures.

• The teacher is responsible for writing and implementing lessons that are engaging and effective according to student data.

• Creates and maintains positive and collaborative relationships with families with consistent communication.

• Assesses and evaluates student growth. Makes a plan on a classwide, group-wide, and individual basis in response to student data. 

• Demonstrates dedication and determination for student growth and success that is measurable.

• Attend all schoolwide events, which may include occasional weeknights and Saturdays.

• Give students opportunities to grow and lead by providing feedback and coaching to develop the next generation of Christian leaders.

• Shepherd students under your care. Maintain godly character within and outside the classroom, build positive relationships with students, engage in intentional conversations and activities, and discipline students in a God-honoring way.

Culture Fit – Do These Words Describe You?

A successful PTCS teacher is…

• Passionately Aligned: Knows and loves the organization and mission. Excited about the vision of the school.

• A Learner: Can take direction and feedback well and has a great desire to learn.

• Relational: Friendly and approachable.

• A Team Player: Able to work on a team and actively contribute ideas.

• A Communicator: Consistently communicates with families via strong verbal/written communication.

• A Cheerleader: Encouraging students and families, providing support.

• A Solution Specialist: Able to identify problems and find solutions.

• A Conflict Resolver: Unafraid to tackle conflict.

• A Person of Integrity: At the core, makes solid decisions based on lifelong values.

• Self-Aware: Knows where he or she needs growth; finds others to fill in those gaps.

• Flexible: Adapt to a less-than-ideal classroom environment.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education

• Valid IL State or Other State Teaching License (greatly preferred)

• Teaching experience in an urban school setting (preferred)