Grade 6-8 Math Teachers, North Lawndale, Chicago Public Schools; Locations

Who We Are

North Lawndale is a vibrant and historically significant neighborhood on Chicago's west side, with roots dating back to the civil rights movement and Great Migration. This community has been home to transformative leaders, cultural innovators, and generations of families who have built a strong foundation of resilience and hope. Today, North Lawndale is home to nationally and internationally recognized elementary and high schools that reflect the community's commitment to educational excellence.

Organizations like the Steans Family Foundation, the North Lawndale Neighborhood Roundtable and the North Lawndale Coordinating Council exemplify the spirit of collaboration and community driven change that defines this neighborhood. We are inspired by the ongoing investments in housing, commercial development, and community centers featuring technology and arts programming which are designed to honor North Lawndale’s legacy while building toward a thriving future.

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 330,000 students in more than 600 schools and employing over 40,000 people, most of them teachers. At CPS, we exist to serve students at the highest level. With this overarching commitment in mind, we have set ambitious goals to ensure that every student– every school and every neighborhood–has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career and civic life.

Within the North Lawndale community, there are six (6) participating schools spanning two Networks (Network 5 and
7) serving the community, including generations of families still living and residing in the neighborhood. The participating CPS schools are:

• Webster Elementary, 4055 W Arthington St, Chicago, Illinois 60624
• Sumner Elementary, 4320 W 5TH Ave, Chicago, Illinois 60624
• Chalmers STEAM Elementary School, 2745 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
• William Penn Elementary, 1616 S Avers Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
• Hughes Elementary, 4247 W 15th St, Chicago, IL 60623
• Mason Math & Science Academy, 1830 S Keeler Ave, Chicago, Illinois

As an educator serving North Lawndale, you will have the privilege of partnering with families and community members who are deeply invested in their children's success and the neighborhood's continued growth. You will serve not only as a classroom teacher but as a vital part of a wraparound support system that extends beyond traditional school hours to meet the needs of students and families.

Within the context of the CPS Framework for Teaching, our educators are expected and supported to utilize a continuous improvement process that refines their practice and enhances their effectiveness, both individually and collectively.

Under the supervision of the school principal, you will be responsible for the instruction, progress, and social-emotional development of all students in your assigned classes. This role requires flexibility to engage with students and families beyond the 7-hour school day, including after-school programming, family engagement events, and community partnerships. You will work within a small school environment (typically 180-400 students) where deep relationships are the foundation of our work.

These schools carry multi-generational legacies where you may teach students whose parents and grandparents walked the same halls, creating a uniquely familial atmosphere where everyone knows each other's names and stories. As a school team, we also strive to foster a close-knit, collegial environment where collaboration is essential to how we work.

• Demonstrate a belief in students through actions and words
• Hold all students to rigorous, grade-level expectations while providing the support and scaffolding students need to meet them
• Share a commitment to excellence and opportunities for all students
• Hold a clear mission and values orientation aligned with North Lawndale’s vision

• Partner effectively with students, families, colleagues, and leadership (advisory committees, local…