Make A Difference Seeking competent, committed and energetic individuals
Working With Catalyst
Professional Development of teachers is integral to our model. Trainings focus on Mission Formation, Curriculum Content specifics and Classroom Management.
Work With Catalyst
Catalyst Schools Chicago educators are motivated and supported to improve student success. Teaching by example, our teachers model positive behaviors of self-respect, self-confidence and responsibility. Faculty and staff work to build relationships with the students based on a foundation of cooperation, trust and partnership. Team teaching and “going the extra mile” are critical components of our approach.
All faculty and staff participate in formal professional development programs designed to sustain a school culture of open communication, quality instruction and collaborative peer relationships. These quarterly seminars provide teachers with guidance and support around:
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Fulfilling the Mission and Vision
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Curriculum Development
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Behavior Management Strategies
The Chicago Teacher Advancement Program (TAP)
Catalyst School - Circle Rock is one of 40 Chicago Public Schools that has been selected to participate in Chicago TAP. Chicago Public Schools (CPS) received a $27.5 million, five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to implement the program in November 2006, and has selected a cohort of 10 schools each year to participate. Chicago TAP, is based on the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching's (NIET) school-improvement model, TAP. Its mission is to increase student achievement by helping teachers and principals enhance their professional skills, and to make teaching a more attractive and rewarding career choice
BECOME A TEACHER WITH CATALYST SCHOOLS CHICAGO
"At Catalyst, I have the opportunity to affect change in the lives of children in my own community in a well supported environment, using the latest techniques and technology in the field of education."
Natalie Johnson, 8th Grade Teacher
16 years of teaching experience
"What attracted me most to Catalyst is the mission of the schools. It's so important to instill character within the students. I love to see the pride in my students when I am recognizing them for showing positive character traits and not punishing them for the negative."
Meg Springer, 5th Grade Teacher
2 years of teaching experience
We invite you to join our team. Ideal candidates will see the opportunity to work with children as a mission, rather than just a job. We are seeking individuals who believe in the transformational power of education. We invite you to join our highly competent, committed and energetic teaching staff.
Recent News
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September 9, 2009
Nearly 200 students convened outside Austin's Catalyst School-Circle Rock to celebrate both the start of a new academic year and the opening of their new affiliate school.
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July 13, 2009
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May 19, 2009
Friends of Catalyst schools often bring creative programs to our students. Recently, art teacher Jessica Censotti brought her friend, Leah Sopiato, to Catalyst School - Circle Rock, to teach the ancient art of batik (commonly known as tie-dying.
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