Employment
Employment
Quest Academy is committed to hiring the very best candidates when positions become available. Therefore, Quest seeks to hire teachers and staff who will contribute to a school environment that provides academic and creative challenges, honors excellence in teaching and learning, and respects differences in individuals.
Quest Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, sexual identity, age, religion or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Quest Academy complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodation for disabled persons. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process are requested to contact the Quest Academy Chief Financial Officer in order to arrange such accommodation.
You may submit a copy of a current resume; however an application must be completed in full in order to be considered for employment. Failure to complete all sections may disqualify you from consideration for employment.
The school requires of each new employee evidence of freedom from communicable disease, including tuberculosis. This evidence shall consist of a tuberculin skin test and, if appropriate, an x-ray performed by a physician licensed in Illinois or any other state to practice medicine in all its branches, an advanced practice nurse who has a written collaborative agreement with a collaborating physician that authorizes the nurse to perform health examinations, or a physician assistant who has been delegated the authority to perform health examinations by his or her supervising physician not more than 90 days preceding the date on which the report of the test results is presented to the school’s chief administrator.
Current Openings at Quest Academy
Substitute Teacher
Quest Academy is looking to add qualified people to its substitute teacher list.
Substitutes must have a Bachelor’s Degree and prefer experience working with children.
Daily salary is $65 for 4 hours or less or $130 for over 4 hours.
To apply, complete the application below and send it to hiring@questacademy.org. No phone calls please.
Before Care Supervisor
Position Summary: Quest Academy is seeking a student-centered, organized, and reliable
individual to serve in the role of Before Care Supervisor. The daily responsibilities of the
position routinely include preparing for student arrival before school, checking students into
the automated attendance system, monitoring students, and releasing them to class at the
designated time for their first class.
School Year Hours: Daily (M-F) – 7:00 AM-8:30 AM
Part time, 10-month contract
Quest Academy hires talented individuals to work with a dynamic student population of gifted learners
who also understand the importance of providing nurturing guidance through the development of
essential student relationships. Quest staff know their students, understand their students, and see
students as individual thinkers and human beings. Quest seeks to hire employees who possess a
passion for service and a desire to grow personally and professionally in the field of education.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Associates Degree preferred
● 3 years experience working with children in lieu of degree
● Experience working with students in a school setting preferred
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills
● Maintain up-to-date First Aid and CPR certification
In accordance with State of Illinois law, a criminal background check will be required, prior to
beginning employment. Quest Academy does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race,
color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital
status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
It is the responsibility of all Quest employees to:
● Understand and support Quest’s mission and philosophy and promote a positive image of the
school.
● Contribute to a harmonious school atmosphere by working cooperatively with all colleagues.
● Attend some events outside of the normal school schedule, such as open houses and
graduation.
● Respect the confidentiality of private information relating to students, colleagues, and the
operations of the school.
● Refrain from establishing close relationships with colleagues, students, parents, or trustees
that would compromise professional integrity.
● Demonstrate responsibility and punctuality.
● Display flexibility in responding to new situations and expectations, as well as a positive
attitude and a helpful, nonjudgmental demeanor.
● Show willingness to consider and implement suggestions for improvement.
● Model the good character traits that Quest students are expected to embody.
Please submit your application and resume at www.questacademy.org/employment or for more
information contact hiring@questacademy.org.
After School Staff
Quest Academy, a private school for academically gifted children in Palatine, is seeking experienced staff to work in the Extended Day Program. The hours are 3:30 – 6:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday and 2:30 – 6:00 pm on Wednesday. It is not necessary to work all five days; availability exists for select days on a regular schedule. There are opportunities to work with children in PreK-K, first-third, and fourth-eighth grade. Competitive salary. All applicants must be First Aid and CPR certified (or training can be provided).
Job Summary
The Quest Extended Day Program staff are responsible for the well-being and supervision of preschool and elementary age children. We provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment where children can enjoy both free play and planned activities.
Essential Functions
- Monitor student daily attendance.
- Set-up and clean-up program in cafeteria on a daily basis.
- Help plan, prepare and implement daily snacks and activities for children.
- Supervise recreational and snack periods.
- Other duties as assigned by the Extended Day Program Director.
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: From $15.00 per hour
Schedule:
- After school
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
