2nd Grade Teacher North Kenwood​/Oakland Campus

2nd Grade Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year (North Kenwood/Oakland Campus)

University of Chicago Charter School
- North Kenwood/Oakland Elementary
- Chicago, Illinois (Open in Google Maps)

Job : 5284739

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 1, 2026

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $51,500 to $65,000 Per Year

The UChicago Charter School’s North Kenwood/Oakland campus is named after and located at the juncture of the South Side neighborhoods of North Kenwood and Oakland, historic communities formed by African Americans and others seeking a better life, including high quality educational opportunities for their children. In 2008, North Kenwood/Oakland was honored as the recipient of the Illinois State Federation of Community Schools’ Dimon Distinguished Community Schools Award.

The University of Chicago Charter School Corporation expects our teachers and staff to enable each and every one of our students to learn and achieve at high levels. Learning is demanding intellectual work that depends on good instruction, comprehensive academic and social supports, and a school culture of high expectations, all of which is made possible by the best individual and collaborative efforts of our teachers and staff.

Position Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and student‑centered Second Grade Teacher to deliver ambitious high‑quality instruction within a classroom environment that not only incorporates evidence‑based analysis of practice to ensure that all students can achieve at high levels, but also provides a stimulating, challenging, and productive learning environment.

• Develop and deliver engaging curriculum‑aligned lessons using diverse, research‑based teaching strategies.
• Analyze and use formative assessment data to improve instruction and design assessments using the learning standards of the University of Chicago Charter School.
• Work with students individually to address learning gaps, special needs, or behavioral challenges.
• Participate in staff meetings, parent‑teacher conferences, and ongoing professional development.
• Maintain regular communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress, behavior, and academic development.
• Create a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment for all students.
• Enable students to contribute to the community through the creation of new knowledge.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in education required, Master’s degree preferred.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with appropriate endorsement.
• At least 2 years of urban teaching experience in related field.
• Reflective and receptive to professional feedback and coaching.
• Possess strong written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to the success and achievement of all students.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, and community partners.
• Ability to communicate clearly with multiple stakeholders.

$51,500 - $65,000

The included pay rate or range represents the University of Chicago Charter School's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting. The salary will be commensurate with years of experience and education.

UChicago Charter School offers a wide range of benefits programs for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits guide.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

UCCS recruits, hires, compensates, promotes and otherwise manages employees and prospective employees on the basis of individual merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any and all other factors protected by law. This policy includes UCCS’s commitment to maintain a workplace free from sexual or other unlawful harassment or discrimination of any nature.