7th Grade Middle School Assistant Teacher (2026-2027 School Year; Begins Late August 2026)

7th Grade Middle School Assistant Teacher

(2026-2027 School Year; Begins Late August 2026)

Job Summary:

Francis W. Parker School is currently seeking a 7th Grade Assistant Teacher. This position combines assisting 7th grade faculty, providing supervision for student tutorials and/or special projects and miscellaneous clerical responsibilities. The successful candidate must be interested in and, preferably, experienced in working with Middle School aged students. Interested candidates must be flexible in that they will be assisting different teachers throughout the 7th grade team in their classrooms. Creativity, sense of humor and the ability to communicate with adolescents are important. There are options to coach, lead a community service group and/or help on school-outdoors camping excursions. Willingness to chaperone overnight trips with other teachers is required.

Assistant Teachers for the coming school year (180 workdays) are scheduled to work at least 7.5 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Specific start and end time may vary, depending on grade level and assignment, beginning at or around 8:00 am and ending at or around 3:30 pm. Recess, lunch, and dismissal duties are as assigned.

Assistant Teachers have the opportunity to learn under the supervision and mentorship of experienced lead teachers; the role is a one year commitment, and Assistants who wish to return for a second or third year are recommended by teachers and appointed by the Head of Intermediate and Middle Schools. In addition, Assistant Teachers participate in various professional development activities scheduled periodically throughout the school year during school hours.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Ability to effectively interact with students, faculty, staff, administration, and parents
• Must have a passion for and enjoy working with Middle School age students
• Have a genuine interest in teaching
• Knowledge of typical Middle School curricula preferred
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Flexible and highly responsible
• Strong cultural competency and a desire and commitment to further developing it at Parker
• Enthusiastic desire and commitment to learn and improve professionally
• Experience working with students with learning differences strongly preferred
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills

Compensation:

Starting rate: $24/hour

Assistant Teacher employee agreements are written for 180 school days and paid September-June. Francis W. Parker School provides an excellent employee benefits program, including but not limited to: health and dental insurance, term and supplemental life insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA’s), commuter benefits, and 403b retirement plan. Information on Parker’s comprehensive benefits package can be found here.

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter with a resume (no telephone inquiries please).

The faculty, staff and administration of Francis W. Parker School are integral parts of the School's community. Through their passion, dedication and commitment to the School's mission, they create and support an environment where exceptional child-centered learning can occur.

Francis W. Parker School is committed to cultivating a community of dedicated students, parents, faculty and staff, trustees, administrators and alumni, who acknowledge, respect, and esteem diversity in our school; and who reflect, through their presence, the diversity of Chicago communities and the wider world.

Francis W. Parker School is an equal opportunity employer.