Returning Teachers - Saturday Session 2026-2027

Chicago, IL

Part Time

Entry Level

Job Summary

Location: Teachers and staff at High Jump will work in person at 1 of 3 campuses

University of Chicago Lab Schools (5835 South Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637)
Latin School of Chicago (59 W North Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610)
Francis W. Parker (330 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614)

Time: 7:45am - 2:30pm.

Dates:

- September 26, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- October 17, 2026
- October 24, 2026
- November 14, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- December 12, 2026
- January 9, 2027
- January 23, 2027
- February 20, 2027
- March 6, 2027
- April 3, 2027
- April 10, 2027
- April 24, 2027
- May 1, 2027
- May 15 , 2027 (Tentative Make Up Session)

Professional Development: We will hold 1 day of professional development for all teachers and staff; please tentatively hold the following date: September 19, 2026

Responsibilities and Duties:

Teachers follow provided curriculum and lesson plans, and present those lessons to their students, individually or in groups.
They grade and track the progress of their students and keep an updated Google Classroom for students with assignments and feedback and inform parents about their progress.
Teachers will communicate with Teaching Assistants about how they can engage in the classroom and with students.
Teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment in order to optimize student capabilities and develop their love of learning.

Learn more about our courses HERE.

Qualifications and Skills:

Must be 18 years of age
Associates degree minimum; bachelors degree preferred
Teaching certification not required but preferred for content areas
Experience working with students or in organizations that serve youth

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

Are you currently employed by High Jump? (currently teaching at a High Jump Campus) YesNo

What High Jump Course do you currently teach?*

Which High Jump Campus do you currently teach at?*

Would you be open to teaching other High Jump courses outside of the one you are currently teaching? If so, please list other interests below.*

Are you open to teaching at any other campuses? If so, please choose an option below.*

Please share a few words on why you would like to continue teaching with High Jump for Saturday Session 2026/2027?*

Can you attend all session dates? If not please indicate which you foresee missing.
Saturday Sessions are tentatively scheduled as follows:
- September 26, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- October 17, 2026
- October 24, 2026
- November 14, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- December 12, 2026
- January 9, 2027
- January 23, 2027
- February 20, 2027
- March 6, 2027
- April 3, 2027
- April 10, 2027
- April 24, 2027
- May 1, 2027
- May 15 , 2027 (Tentative Make Up Session)

Time: 7:45am - 2:30pm

Professional Development: We require in-person professional development for all teachers and staff, please tentatively hold the following date: September 19, 2026

Additional training and staff meetings may be required and will be communicated during onboarding.*

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