Job Description
Celebrating 25 years as an anchor institution in the North Lawndale Community, North Lawndale College
Prep (NLCP) is doubling down on its mission to not only empower students with the tools needed to
successfully make it to and through college but to also become transformational leaders.
Operating two unique campus locations, NLCP is a co-ed charter network serving approximately 750
students in grades 9-12. Our scholars - the majority of whom are low income - choose NLCP for its
culturally responsive and rigorous academic model. Students know when they enroll at NLCP they are
entering into a robust web of support and an uplifting community.
At the heart of NLCP's strong community is our commitment to four core employee values that guide the
work we do and prepare us to serve students in transformational ways: trustworthiness, timeliness,
teamwork, and transparency. We believe that centering these values and continually growing and
improving how they are practiced helps staff members build a safe and supportive environment for both
students and fellow staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
NLCP teachers are responsible for leading core course instructional minutes and ensuring alignment with
curricula best practices. As part of NLCP's college readiness academic model teachers will have the
opportunity to teach across the spectrum of their expertise and be supported in creating differentiated
learning experiences in their classrooms. In addition to core instructional minutes teachers will engage in
special topic seminar instruction, allowing creativity in instruction and adding to the breadth of content
exposure that scholars receive. Teachers will participate in continuous professional learning as well as
hold stakeholdership in departmental planning, which involves steering the direction of subject curriculum
management.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Core Curriculum Instruction (70%)
● Lead the implementation of core curriculum instruction in relevant subject area
● Provide opportunities for learning differentiation including but not limited to experiential learning,
project learning, and group learning
● Collect and reflect on classroom and school level data to improve outcomes
Seminar Instruction (15%)
● Create and execute special topic seminar learning focused on teacher area of interest with the
aim of expanding curricular content and offerings
Departmental Leadership (15%)
● Contribute to departmental structure and curriculum development
● Contribute to grade level team meetings, including data reflection and action planning
● Education Requirements
○ Bachelor's degree in education, youth development, or relevant field required, masters
preferred
○ Valid Illinois Professional Educator's License (or out-of-state equivalent preferred)
● Experience Requirement
○ Passion to improve the minds and lives of students in and out of the classroom
○ Proven track-record of high achievement in the classroom
○ Mastery of and enthusiasm for academic subject
● Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
○ Maintains a strengths-based approach, practicing boundless compassion for scholars
and staff
○ Relentless in pursuit of student growth
○ Dedication to betterment of one's own skill and craft
○ Grounded in community and the importance of healthy, safe, and transformative
relationships
○ Passion about Urban Education and equitable educational outcomes
○ Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools enrollment and transfer policies
○ Demonstrated involvement with restorative practices including experience facilitating
talking and peace circles
○ Ability to work independently, multi-task, and problem solve
○ Ability to maintain a warm customer focused demeanor
○ Experience working with youth and/or in a school setting
○ Strong facilitation and conflict resolution skills
○ Knowledge of restorative justice principles and practices
○ Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Conditions of Employment
As a condition of employment with North Lawndale College Prep candidates must be authorized to work
in the US
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