Humanities Teacher - Summer 2026

Job Summary

• Location: Teachers and staff at High Jump will work in person at 1 of 3 campuses 
  • University of Chicago Lab Schools (5835 South Kimbark Ave, Chicago, IL 60637) 
  • Latin School of Chicago (59 W North Blvd, Chicago, IL 60610)
  • Francis W. Parker (330 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614)
• Summer session classes run Monday through Friday and are tentatively scheduled as follows: 
  • Dates: June 29 - July 311st (with the exception of July 3rd)
  • Time:  7:45am - 3:00pm. 
  • Professional Development: We require 2 days of in-person professional development for all teachers and staff, please tentatively hold the following dates: June 25-26th, 2026.
    • Additional training and staff meetings may be required and will be communicated during onboarding.

•  Teacher will grade and track the progress of their students and keep an updated Google Classroom for students with assignments and feedback and inform parents about their progress.

• Teachers will communicate with Teaching Assistants about how they can engage in the classroom and with students. 

• Teachers are responsible for maintaining a safe and respectful classroom environment in order to optimize student capabilities and develop their love of learning.