Impactful Title Elementary Summer School Teacher

Overview

Our Mission:
Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Elementary Education Endorsement
• Experience working with primary-grade students preferred

• Classroom Teachers (up to 20) and ML Teachers (up to
  2)
  • Experience with culturally responsive instruction and instructional differentiation preferred
• Targeted Interventionists (up to
  9)
  • Orton-Gillingham trained or willing to complete training by June 2, 2026

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted after February 23, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

• This position is for the District's Elementary Title I Summer School Program, located at Stratton Academy.
• This program runs Monday-Thursday from June 3, 2026 – July 2, 2026.
• Student Contact Hours will be from 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
• Staff will be on duty (and paid) from 7:15 a.m.–12:45 p.m. or 7:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.
  • This includes 30 minutes of planning before or after school.
• Initial required training (paid) will be Tuesday, June 2, 2026 from 8:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with a one hour unpaid lunch break, at Stratton Academy.
• Teachers will be paid at the rate of $40.00/hour.
• Classroom Teachers, Elementary Interventionists, Elementary Instructional Coaches, Elementary MLL Teachers, Elementary SPED Teachers, and Elementary Specials Teachers are all encouraged to apply.
• Please contact Sherron Gaines (gainessh) or Jamal Maatuka (maatukja) with questions about this position.

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, including twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the amenities of a larger city with a balanced cost of living and manageable commutes. The University of Illinois provides access to Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and cultural venues in the area.

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, ase include your résumé.