English/Language Arts Teacher - 2025/2026 School Year (Woodlawn Middle School)
Company: University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 4, 2026
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Job Description:
The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School
(UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission: 1) to
assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart
to be successful in college and good citizens of their community;
2) to contribute to the community through student research,
service, and leadership; and 3) to improve teaching and learning by
serving as a site of professional development for teachers and
school leaders. The Woodlawn Campus educates students in grades 6 -
12. Position Summary: This position will deliver ambitious
English/Language Arts instruction that not only incorporates
evidence-based analysis of practice in order to assure that all
students can achieve at high levels, but also provides a
stimulating, challenging, and productive learning environment.
Position Qualifications: Applicant should have a Bachelor’s degree
in education and appropriate state licensure, at least 2 years of
urban teaching experience in related field and proven program
planning and development experience. Applicant will be an excellent
teacher of students, reflective and receptive to professional
feedback and coaching, and possess strong written and oral
communication skills. Pay Range: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 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 of years of teaching 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 . 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.
Keywords: University of Chicago, Downers Grove , English/Language Arts Teacher - 2025/2026 School Year (Woodlawn Middle School), Education / Teaching , Chicago, Illinois
