Mathematics Teacher - 2026/2027 School Year - Woodlawn High School
Company: University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About the Campus: 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. Woodlawn High School
educates students in grades 9 - 12. Position Summary: Mathematics
teaching position responsible for preparing students, regardless of
tested ability, for success in college. Excellent teacher with
proven experience enabling urban students to meet high
expectations. Duties and Responsibilities: Lesson Planning &
Data-Driven Instruction 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. Individualized Support
Work with students individually to address learning gaps, special
needs, or behavioral challenges. Professionalism Participate in
staff meetings, parent-teacher conferences, and ongoing
professional development. Communication Maintain regular
communication with parents/guardians regarding student progress,
behavior, and academic development. Classroom Culture 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. Position
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree Valid Illinois Professional
Educator License with appropriate high school mathematics
endorsement. At least 2 years of urban teaching experience.
Previous experience working with children from culturally diverse
backgrounds. Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven program planning and development experience. Reflective and
receptive to providing and receiving professional feedback and
coaching. Commitment to the success and achievement of all
students. Proven commitment to curriculum and assessment planning
and professional development. Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with administrators, staff,
students, parents, and community partners. Ability to communicate
clearly with multiple stakeholders. Position Competencies:
Collaborative, collegial, goal-oriented, mission-driven,
accountable, responsible, self-managed, and self-motivated Salary
Range: $60,000 – $80,000 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 of years of experience and
education. Benefits 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.
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