Chicago Police & Fire Training Academy; CPFTA) Instructor - Part-Time​/Temporary Position

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Sep 3, 2026, 8:35:41 PM

Central-42 West Madison Street (Early College and Career)

34.00 - 34.00

Position Type :
Temporary Position

JOB DESCRIPTION ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. Aligned with our transformed philosophy, we are steadfastly focused on ensuring that the District provides resources equitably to support every student, every school, and every community.

Six core values guide the work we do every day for our students – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning. Each role in the district supports our vision that every student deserves a rigorous, joyful, and equitable learning experience.

Located within the Department of Early College and Career Education (ECCE), the Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) is a city-wide program that provides training for junior and senior high school students interested in careers in public safety. This 2-year program was developed jointly by CPS, the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), and City Colleges of Chicago (CCC).

Since 1998, CPFTA has recruited and trained up to 125 public and non-public high school students each year. CPFTA's mission is to provide students with a comprehensive view of career pathways available within public safety, law enforcement, fire science, and criminal justice.

The part-time/temporary Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) Instructor role is designed to support the Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy program in training high-school youth cadets. Instructors will provide individual and group instruction in the area of public safety related to careers in police or fire departments. Specific duties will be identified by the hiring manager following the application process and are based on the skillset of the instructor.

This part-time/temporary position will be compensated for time worked on an hourly basis. The work schedule for this role will consist of an estimated 20 hours per week for an anticipated period of 10 months, beginning January 2026 and ending November 2026, but may also extend beyond this time frame. Due to the part-time/temporary nature of this work, this is not a benefit-eligible position.

The Part-Time/Temporary CPFTA Instructor will report to the ECCE Citywide Program Manager.

• Provide individual and group instruction by means of demonstration, sketches, explanations, and visual aids in the area of public safety.
• Implement lesson plans related to skills required by police officers and/or firefighters.
• Develop instructional methods to meet the needs of all participating students.
• Administer and evaluate knowledge and skill assessments; document student grades related to these assessments.
• Create and maintain records of cadets' attendance, progress, attitude, and accomplishments.
• Instruct cadets in the safe and proper use of tools and equipment used in public safety jobs.
• Provide individual and group instruction in subjects and certifications connected to public safety in the Chicago Police and/or Fire department(s).
• Other duties as assigned

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university is required for…