PreK-12 Teacher - Summer School

Position Type:
Summer Projects

Date Posted: 1/13/2026

Location:

Various Locations

Closing Date: 01/31/2026

District:
Waukegan Community Unit District 60

Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 15,500 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9–12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City.

The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them.

• Promote a safe and positive environment by observing and managing behavior of students, and facilitating a positive and supportive learning environment. Assist faculty with immediate safety problems.
• To be present with students during all instructional and supervisory times.
• To plan for Language Art, Math, Science and other featured academic areas.
• To provide for All Student's growth by scaffolding lessons including differentiation and modification of materials.
• To participate with staff in promoting the enrichment component that is designed for students during the Summer School session.
• The purpose of the Teacher is to provide instruction to students in reading, math, science and other featured academic areas to best facilitate academic growth during the 6‑week summer school session. This includes attending all professional development and training intended for teachers.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Professional Educator License (ESL endorsement preferred).

Based on current hourly wages for teachers.

• Required Staff Development May 29-30, 2024 8am-12pm
• Student attendance dates:
  June 3-July 1, 2024 (no school 6/19 in observance of Juneteenth)
• 6-8th grade Student hours:
  Mon-Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm
• 6-8th grade Staff hours:
  Mon-Fri 8am - 1pm
• 1 hour paid plan time
• Closing Date: 01/31/2026. Candidates must submit an online application by closing date.
• Only online applications will be considered.

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Waukegan Public Schools
Community Unit School District No. 60
1201 N. Sheridan Road, Waukegan, IL 60085
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Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category.