St. HOPE Public Schools General Application

St. HOPE Public Schools

At St. HOPE Public Schools we work tirelessly toward our mission of graduating self-motivated, industrious and critical thinking leaders who are committed to serving others, passionate about lifelong learning and prepared to earn a degree from a four-year college. From our rigorous curriculum and excellent athletic programs to our longer school days and high expectations for behavior, we do whatever it takes to help our students reach their full potential. That's why 96% of our high school seniors were accepted to a four year college in 2016. St. HOPE Public Schools is a pre-kindergarten through 12th grade system of five schools serving nearly 2,000 students.

St. HOPE Public Schools are not like other schools. We belong to a family of non-profits whose mission is to revitalize the Oak Park community through public education and economic development. Not only do our scholars receive high quality education, but they also belong to a community dedicated to their success beyond the classroom.

St. HOPE Community Development Corporation has dramatically improved Oak Park through its holistic community development approach, creating more than 20 businesses and over 300 jobs. We opened 40 Acres Art and Cultural Center, a 25,000-square-foot mixed-use facility located in the heart of Oak Park hosting the Guild Theater, Underground Books, Old Soul, and more. St. HOPE has even brought dedicated partners like Teach for America, College Track, and City Year to the neighborhood for additional support! St. HOPE Community Development Corporation supports St. HOPE Public Schools by transforming the environment of our scholars providing them with vision for excellence and success.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion to the mission and vision of St. HOPE and a desire to positively impact the Oak Park community. At St. HOPE Public Schools, we live by five key pillars :

• High Expectations - You not only set the bar high for every scholar, but also for yourself. You possess a clear vision for what excellence looks like for student work, student behavior, and your craft.
• Choice & Commitment - You understand how your work impacts life outside of your office or classroom. You wake up every morning and commit yourself to doing what's best for kids.
• More Time - You are one of those people that goes above and beyond in all areas of life. Some people may even say you do too much, but you know that more time equals better results.
• Focus on Results - Everything you do is done with purpose because you are dedicated to growth. You believe in data and work tirelessly to reach your goals. You are a problem solver and find feedback empowering.
• Power to Lead - You are a natural influencer. You can't help but train and nurture scholars and peers. People are attracted to you because of the way you equip them to succeed.

As an equal opportunity employer, SHPS prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying against any protected group, including actual or perceived discrimination, on the basis of the actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnic group identification, gender expression, gender identity, gender, marital status, pregnant, parenting or lactating status, genetic information, nationality, national origin, immigration status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, or sexual orientation, or on the basis of a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in any SHPS activity, including hiring and employment.