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law student volunteer summer 2026

United States Department of Justice

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>USAO Northern District of Illinois</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>Chicago Office - Criminal and Civil Section</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
219 South Dearborn Street<br>
5th Floor<br>
Chicago, IL 60604 - United States
</div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b></div>
<div><div>Friday, January 9, 2026
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The USAO for the Northern District of Illinois is responsible for prosecuting all federal crimes within the district. The Office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Seventh Circuit. The primary goals of the Law Student Intern Program are to provide law students with the greatest possible exposure to and participation in federal trial and appellate practice and to obtain excellent legal talent to assist this Office in handling its multitude of cases.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>The work of the law student interns includes assisting in all aspects of trial preparation, legal research, writing memoranda of law, drafting pleadings and appellate briefs, assisting in preparation and taking of depositions, assisting in pretrial conferences and trials of civil and criminal cases. Law student interns are required to work 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>Students must be first year, second-year, or third-year law students. <b>Applicants must be U.S. citizens.</b> <b>Residency Requirement: </b>For a total of three years (not necessarily consecutive years) of the past five years immediately prior to applying for a position, the applicant must have: 1) resided in the United States; 2) worked for the U.S. overseas in a federal or military capacity; <b>or</b> 3) been a dependent of a federal or military employee serving overseas. The Residency Requirement ensures an adequate background investigation can be completed. Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by the Office, all offers to candidates are conditioned upon the successful completion of a required background investigation. Interns are not permitted to work in a legal capacity - private or public - during the internship unless prior authorization is given. Under no circumstance will an intern be permitted to work on any outside criminal matters or matters adverse to the federal government during the period of their internship with our office.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>A complete application package consists of a resume, (not to exceed two pages in length), personal statement reflecting your background and your interest in participating in this program, legal writing sample, three letters of recommendation (preferably legal), and law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable) when it is available, even if it is after the closing deadline of this announcement. Application packages will be reviewed and offers extended on a rolling basis.</p><p>
Recommendation letters may be included by the student with the application materials. If the recommendation letters are being sent separately, students should note that on their application.</p><p><b>
The letters of recommendation are waived for first-year law students only.</b></p><p></p><p><br>
All application packages must be submitted to the following email address no later than 5:00 p.m. (CST) Friday, January 9, 2026:</p><p>
USAILN.LawInterns@usdoj.gov</p><p>
District Contact: Denise DesCamp, Administrative Assistant for the Law Student Intern Program</p><p>
Telephone: (312) 353-0518</p><p>
Email: Denise.DesCamp@usdoj.gov (for questions only)</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>This internship is not compensated. No matching contributions available. Work-study or academic credit may be available through a student's law school. Students must make arrangements through his/her law school.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2026

State of Illinois

<div><p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>50265<br>
<b>Closing Date:</b> 10/28/2025<br>
<b>Agency: </b>Department of Financial and Professional Regulation<br>
<b>Class Title:</b> CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000<br>
<b>Skill Option: </b>None<br>
<b>Bilingual Option: </b>None<br>
<b>Salary:</b> (2L-$15/Hr) (3L-$18/HR) (G-$22/Hr)<br>
<b>Job Type:</b> Hourly<br>
<b>Category:</b> Part Time<br>
<b>County:</b> Cook<br>
<b>Number of Vacancies:</b> 30<br>
<b>Bargaining Unit Code: </b>None<br>
<b>Merit Comp Code:</b></p><p><br>
****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****</p><p></p><p><br>
Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Why Work for Illinois?</b></p><p>
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you&rsquo;re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you&rsquo;re part of something bigger&mdash;something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.</p><p>
No matter what state career you&rsquo;re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule&mdash;flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Job Responsibility</b></h2></div><div><p>
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional regulation is looking for student law clerks who will have completed their first, second, or third years of law school by summer 2026. Preferences will be given to students who have completed their second year of law school and are eligible for their Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 licenses during the summer of 2026. This is a paid and remote position. There is flexibility around the work schedule.<br>
<br>
Opportunities are available within the Prosecution units of General, Business, Health-Related, Medical, and Real Estate. Additional opportunities are available within the Legal Affairs units of Professional Regulations, Real Estate, Banking, Financial Institutions, Labor Relations, FOIA, and Administrative Hearing. Students will be given the opportunity to rank their preferred units, however, there is a chance selected candidates will be assigned to a different unit.<br>
<br>
Student Law Clerks will actively participate with Prosecutors and Legal Affairs staff in all phases of the regulatory and/or disciplinary process, including: research administrative and case law, drafting legal memoranda, reviewing proposed legislation and administrative rules, drafting complaints, drafting and responding to motions, making appearances before administrative law judges at status and formal hearings, and/or attending settlements negotiations, all while gaining intimate knowledge of a variety of financial regulatory and professional Practice Acts. The various areas of regulation and professional statutes can be found on the Division's website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Legal Research</li><li>Legal Writing</li><li>Drafting legislation and rules</li><li>Assisting in the formulation and implementation of Department policy</li><li>Photocopying</li><li>Filing</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Employment Conditions</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Currently attending law school, not a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois</li><li>Completion of at least one year of law school on or before 6/30/2026</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education / Degree</b></h2></div><div><ul><li>Enrolled in an accredited Law School with completion of first year of law school</li></ul></div></div></div><p><b>
Work Hours:</b> Flexible<br>
<b>Work Location:</b> 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661<br>
<b>Agency Contact:</b> Denysha Crawford, SHRM-CP<br>
<b>Email: </b>denysha.crawford@illinois.gov<br>
<b>Phone #:</b>217-524-1078<br>
<b>Posting Group:</b> Legal, Audit &amp; Compliance</p><p></p><p><br>
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your &ldquo;junk mail&rdquo;, &ldquo;spam&rdquo;, or &ldquo;other&rdquo; folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:</p><ul><li>
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com</li><li>
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com</li></ul></div>

Law Clerk

Camping World

<div><p><b>Role Description</b></p><p><b>
2026 Summer Internship | Talent Management &amp; Employee Experience</b></p><p><b>
School Year: MA Student</b></p><p><b>
Dates of the Internship: June 1st - August 7th 2026 (10 weeks)</b></p><p><b>
Format: </b>Hybrid in Chicago, Illinois</p><p><b>
(</b><i>Camping World&rsquo;s hybrid work model allows employees to work in the office Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with the option to work from home on Thursday and Friday)</i></p><p></p><p>
Camping World is looking for an intern for our Talent Management &amp; Employee Experience team for the summer of 2026. As an intern, you will assist with program design and support across onboarding, performance management, talent review, employee survey and/or, org. effectiveness programs.</p><p></p><p>
We are looking for someone who is motivated to make a difference, can roll their sleeves up, and is seeking full immersion into a high-speed business environment. If you are eager to grow, have a strong interest in talent management &amp; employee experience and want to further develop yourself as a professional; this is the ideal role for you. This role is a full-time, paid, nine-week internship that will offer a great opportunity to work alongside professionals in your desired field.</p><p></p><p>
Candidates must have the ability to work in our downtown Chicago office on a hybrid basis (3 days in office, 2 days remote) for 10 weeks, beginning in June of 2026.</p><p></p><p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Do:</b></p><ul><li><p>
Support program managers with any in-flight talent initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Project timelines are subject to change between now and the internship start dates. Depending on approvals, examples of projects you may contribute to include:</p></li><li><p>
Review existing talent programs and conduct external research to recommend future iteration.</p></li><li><p>
Assess use of intranet material and identify gaps in resources for leading critical conversations.</p></li><li><p>
Support the development of resources and tools to guide critical conversations.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with the Talent Analyst to audit Workday utilization and develop reporting mechanisms to track engagement with system.</p></li><li><p>
Recommend and develop guidance for increasing the quality of goals set by managers.</p></li><li><p>
Review and update employee survey programs and their reporting dashboards.</p></li><li><p>
Contribute to the development of Onboarding material for critical roles.</p></li><li><p>
In addition to assigned work, propose and execute against individual special projects to enhance your knowledge and skills within Talent Management domains.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
What You&rsquo;ll Need to Have for the Role:</b></p><ul><li><p>
In pursuit or a recent graduate of a master&rsquo;s degree program in Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Learning &amp; Organizational Change, or related.</p></li><li><p>
A graduation date between December 2025-July 2027.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to report into the Chicago office for the summer term (June 1-August 7). Camping World does not provide relocation or housing stipends.</p></li><li><p>
Participate in Capstone Internship Project including final presentation to Executive Leadership.</p></li><li><p>
Knowledge and experience with the use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</p></li><li><p>
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and strict confidentiality</p></li><li><p>
Must be diligent, organized, and extremely detail-oriented</p></li><li><p>
Willingness to learn and adapt to policy and priority changes.</p></li><li><p>
Strong written and verbal communication skills</p></li><li><p>
Ability to work in fast-paced environment with ability to multitask</p></li></ul><p><b>
Pay Range:</b></p><p>
In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental &amp; vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com</p><p></p><div><p>
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.</p></div></div>

Talent Management Intern

<div><div><div><p><b>Role Description</b></p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
202</b><b>6</b><b> Summer Internship | HR Operations</b></p></div><div><p><b>
School Year: Juniors or Seniors</b></p></div><div><p><b>
Dates of the Internship: </b><b>June 1</b><b>st</b><b>-August 7</b><b>th</b><b> </b><b>(10 weeks)</b></p></div><div><p><b>
Format: </b>Hybrid in Chicago, Illinois</p></div><div><p><b>
(</b><i>Camping World&rsquo;s hybrid work model allows employees to work in the office Monday, </i><i>Tuesday</i><i> and Wednesday, with the </i><i>option</i><i> to work from home on Thursday and Friday)</i></p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Camping World is looking for a HR Operations Intern for the summer of 2026. As an Intern, you will assist with daily HR operations tasks and data management. You will gain first-hand HRIS experience working with core HR business processes and system enhancements. If you are eager to learn, have a strong interest in HR systems and want to further develop yourself as a professional; this is the ideal role for you.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
What </b><b>You&rsquo;ll</b><b> Do</b><b>:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Contribute as a member of the HR Operations team who owns the functional development and execution of core HR processes through Workday.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Assist with transactions related to key business processes such as onboarding, offboarding, job and organizational changes through our inbox and ticketing systems.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Support end users and partner teams with HR data requests. Diagnose data issues through troubleshooting and make necessary corrections.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Assist with standard and ad hoc reporting requests.</p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul><li><p>
Gain exposure to the continued development of Workday core HR through priorities identified in our roadmap.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Follow a new core HR business process design change or enhancement from intake to deployment.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Participate in a Capstone Internship Project including a final presentation to Executive Leadership.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b><br>
What </b><b>You&rsquo;ll</b><b> </b><b>Need</b><b> to Have for the Role</b><b>:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
In pursuit of a degree, or a recent graduate with a concentration in Human Resources, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or related field.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Cumulative 3.0 GPA</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
A graduation date between December 2026-July 2027.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to relocate to Chicago for the summer term (June 1-August 7). Camping World does not provide relocation or housing stipends.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Sufficient knowledge of Microsoft Office: Suite: (Outlook, Excel, Word)</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Technically savvy with the ability to learn new systems and interpret data</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to maintain professional demeanor and strict confidentiality of employee and company information</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Must be customer focused, detail-oriented and demonstrate problem solving skills</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Ability to work in fast-paced environment and adapt to shifting priorities.</p></li></ul></div></div><p><b>
Pay Range:</b></p><p>
In addition to competitive pay, we offer Paid Time Off, 401(k), an Employee Assistance Program, Good Sam Roadside Assistance, discounts, paid parental leave (if eligibility is met), Tuition Reimbursement (if eligibility is met), and on the job training opportunities. Full-time associates are offered a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision and more! Part-time associates are offered access to dental &amp; vision coverage! For more information please visit: www.mycampingworldbenefits.com</p><p></p><div><p>
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, veteran or uniformed service-member status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.</p></div></div>

HR Operations Intern

DePaul University

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Full-time Faculty Positions</b></p><br>
<p>Full-time faculty positions will be posted on a per-opening basis. Postings are organized by college/school and department. Applicants will be evaluated at the college/school level for the position which they are submitting an application. Unless noted by a close date, positions will remain open until they are filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.</p>
<p></p><p>Below you will find the details for the posting including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening or submitting your interest in teaching. To apply for the position, please click the link/button.</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>Posting Details</p>
<p><b>Job ID:</b> 164158</p>
<b>Rank:</b> Assistant Professor
<p><b>College/School:</b> Chicago, IL - College of Science and Health</p>
<b>Position Description:</b>
<div><p>The Departments of Neuroscience and Psychology at DePaul University are pleased to invite applications for a full-time joint tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin September 1, 2026. The primary appointment will reside in the Department of Neuroscience.</p>
<p>
The successful applicant will establish an active independent research program that includes undergraduate students. Teaching responsibilities will include Introductory Neuroscience and Physiological Psychology courses and an upper-level course in Cognitive Neuroscience. The candidate will also be asked to develop upper-level courses in their area of expertise along with the opportunity to teach courses in the Liberal Studies Program. In addition to teaching and research activities, the faculty member will participate in service opportunities while contributing to both the Department of Neuroscience and the Psychology Department. Dedicated research space and startup funds will be available.</p>
<p>
Visit https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/neuroscience/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Neuroscience and https://csh.depaul.edu/academics/psychology/Pages/default.aspx for more information about the Department of Psychology .</p>
<p><b>
About the College</b><br>
The College of Science and Health is the third largest college at DePaul, enrolling over 3,000 students. The college includes departments/schools of biological sciences, chemistry and biochemistry, environmental science and studies, health sciences, mathematical sciences, neuroscience, nursing, physics and astrophysics, psychology, and rehabilitative sciences and professions. The College of Science and Health provides high quality, personalized, and accessible science and health education to a diverse student body, grounded in the values of St. Vincent de Paul. Our teaching and research advance knowledge and service to society. The College is located on DePaul&rsquo;s Lincoln Park Campus.</p></div>
<b>Qualifications:</b>
<p>Applicants must hold a PhD and be broadly trained in cognitive neuroscience with a strong commitment to undergraduate education. Outstanding candidates from any specialization within cognitive neuroscience will be considered. Research can range from human subjects to invertebrate systems, but a preference is for individuals whose focus is more systems/behavioral as opposed to cellular/molecular. A preference will be given to candidates with specializations that complement and expand on current areas of expertise in the departments.</p>
<b>Application Instructions:</b>
<p>Review of applications will begin <b>October 1, 2025</b> and continue until the position is filled.</p>
<p>
Applicants should apply online with a cover letter, curriculum vita, statement of teaching philosophy and experience, statement of research agenda, and contact information for three references. References will be emailed with a link to upload their recommendations. Please email Dr. Dorothy Kozlowski dkozlows@depaul.edu for additional inquiries.</p>
<p><b>
General Compensation/Benefits Statement</b><br>
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.</p>
<p>
DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.</p>
<p><b>
About DePaul University's Academic Calendar</b><br>
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).</p><br>
<br>
<div><b>Salary Information: </b>The salary range for this 10-month position is $75,000 - $78,400, commensurate with qualifications and experience.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - Cognitive Neuroscience (26-27)

Creator Camp

<p>As seen on Shark Tank, <b>Creator Camp is the fastest-growing creative-tech summer camp </b>on a mission to reorient kids&rsquo; relationship with technology from consumption to creation by teaching media art topics like <b>filmmaking, animation, music production, content creation, game design, and entrepreneurship.</b></p><p>Since 2021, Creator Camp has quickly expanded across the US, serving more than 7,000 young creators.</p><p>Creator Camp is expanding to Chicago for Summer 2026, and we&rsquo;re looking for a Summer Camp Director to take the lead in launching and running our newest region. If you&rsquo;re an experienced educator, team builder, and operations-minded leader who loves working with kids and creatives, this role might be perfect for you.</p><p><b>About the Role</b></p><p>January&ndash;May (Remote Part-Time)</p><p>You&rsquo;ll be building Chicago&rsquo;s summer team from the ground up:</p><ul><li>Hire 4 full teams (totals around 15 instructors + 4 camp managers)</li><li>Conduct roughly 90 hours of interviews across the hiring season</li><li>Lead orientation &amp; training for camp managers and instructors in May</li><li>Work directly with HQ to learn systems, processes, and operations (training provided)</li></ul><p>June&ndash;August (In-person Full-Time)</p><p>You&rsquo;ll run 4 Chicago camp locations during summer operations:</p><ul><li>Oversee daily operations across the entire region</li><li>Liaise with partnered school/facility locations</li><li>Allocate supplies &amp; manage inventory for all sites</li><li>Lead weekly meetings with Camp Managers</li><li>Perform walk-in quality checks and maintain culture standards</li><li>Ensure smooth communication between staff, families, and HQ</li><li>Keep things joyful, safe, and on-brand for hundreds of young creators</li></ul><p>Support and training are provided early on, but this quickly becomes your region to shape.</p><p><b>What We&rsquo;re Looking For</b></p><p>Required experience:</p><ul><li>Hiring &amp; interviewing</li><li>Management/team leadership</li><li>Liaising with schools, facilities, or community partners</li><li>Summer camp or similar youth-program experience</li><li>Teaching or youth education</li><li>Strong organizational and communication skills</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills</li><li>Friendly and proactive customer service</li></ul><p>We&rsquo;re looking for someone who&rsquo;s organized, upbeat, calm under pressure, and genuinely excited by building a seasonal team and community.</p><p><b>Hours &amp; Commitment</b></p><ul><li>January&ndash;May: ~10-20 hours/week (remote + some in-person as needed)</li><li>June&ndash;August: ~40 hours/week (in-person across all Chicago locations)</li></ul><p><b>Compensation &amp; Bonus</b></p><ul><li>Pre-Summer Hourly: $20/hr</li><li>Summer Salary: $1,600-$1,840/Biweekly</li><li>Performance Bonus: 2.5% of profit from the locations you oversee</li></ul><p><b>Why This Role Matters</b></p><p>You will be launching our first year in Chicago. You&rsquo;ll establish the culture, build the team, and shape the experience for thousands of kids discovering creativity, filmmaking, animation, game design, and more.</p><p>If that energizes you, we&rsquo;d love to meet you.</p><p><b>Visit Creatorcamp.org for more information.</b></p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour</p><p>Expected hours: 10 &ndash; 20 per week</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Employee discount</li><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>This role requires you to hire your staff. Talk about your experience in hiring, include team size and positions. What is your biggest takeaway from your experience in hiring and assembling a team?</li><li>This role requires you to manage and supervise a team of 4 camp managers while they manage their teams. Describe your experience in similar leadership positions, and how that has impacted your management style.</li><li>Will you have reliable transportation during the summer to visit all Chicago sites regularly?</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL</p>

Creator Camp Summer Director - Chicago Region

Distinctive Schools

<div><p><b>Title: </b>4th Grade Teacher<br>
<b>Location: </b>Chicago, IL
<br>
<b>Reports To: </b>Principal<br>
<b>Salary Range: </b>Starting at $61,029 for licensed educators, commensurate with experience<br>
<b>Employee Type: </b>Regular Full Time<br>
<b>Start Date: </b>January 2026</p>
<p>Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.</p>
<p><b>Position Overview</b></p>
<p>Distinctive teachers cultivate a love for learning in every student through strong relationships, high expectations, and a belief that all students can achieve great things in school and beyond. Teachers have a laser focus on instruction that engages learners and provides multiple opportunities for application of learned content. All teachers engage in individual and team deep intellectual preparation and lesson plans aligned to grade-level standards that use the core curriculum. Checks for understanding, student work, and assessments are used to make real-time and planned adjustments and deep review of student work to address gaps in instruction. Teachers have strong content knowledge in the subject-matter they teach in order to recognize, understand and respond to the content problems. At Distinctive Schools, teachers grow through cycles of practice, feedback, practice, and feedback. Teachers build classroom communities with strong routines, rituals, and management practices that maximize time for instruction. Teachers maintain effective and ongoing communication on progress with students and families.</p>
<p></p><p><b>Responsibilities</b><br>
<i>Culture
</i></p><ul><li>Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making</li>
<li>Believe that all students can learn and can achieve great things</li>
<li>Contribute to the equity work of the campus and network and engage in culturally responsive decision making</li>
<li>Build and foster a culture of belonging through positive and strong relationships with students, families, and staff</li>
<li>Cultivate a strengths-based, equity focused mindset</li>
<li>Foster positive climate and culture</li>
<li>Serve as a positive role model</li>
</ul>
<p><i>Preparation, Instruction and Assessment 90%</i></p>
<ul><li>Implement the DS Model</li>
<li>Provide consistent opportunities for all students to to work on grade-appropriate</li>
<li>assignments using the core curriculum, resources, and strategies with frequent checks for understanding</li>
<li>Deliver strong Instruction that requires that students hold the cognitive lift and are deeply engaged in the learning</li>
<li>Use core instructional tools to design, prepare and deliver dynamic lesson aligned to grade-level standards that engage students in rigorous learning experiences</li>
<li>Commit to student-centered, personalized learning that puts the student in the driver&rsquo;s seat and integrates their needs, strengths and interests into the learning</li>
<li>Maintain inventory of all instructional materials</li>
<li>Maintain accurate and complete records of students' progress and development</li>
<li>Analyze and use assessments that monitor progress to inform and design appropriate response/strategies, making adjustments as needed to support students in mastering grade level standards</li>
<li>Assess students daily, weekly, and at the ends of units and analyze assessment data through campus and network wide systems</li>
<li>Engage in coaching and mentoring opportunities to improve instructional effectiveness</li>
<li>Participate in all required professional development and meetings</li>
<li>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal</li>
</ul>
<p><i>Classroom Culture 10%</i></p>
<ul><li>Maintain an organized and welcoming environment that provides students with a sense of belonging, joy, hope, and safety</li>
<li>Manage strong classroom procedures, routines, and rituals that maximize learning</li>
<li>Build strong relationships with students, families and colleagues</li>
<li>Communicate effectively and frequently with students and families</li>
<li>Has a mindset of using restorative justice approach with discipline and behavior management in alignment with campus and network practices</li>
<li>Collaborate with colleagues to support student growth and achievement</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Requirements &amp; Qualifications</b> (minimum)</p>
<p><i>Education</i><br>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree</p>
<p><i>Qualifications</i></p>
<ul><li>Valid Professional Educator License or equivalent in state of employment or Proof of enrollment into a Teacher Certification program within 30 days of employment</li>
<li>Content Area Endorsement (Academic expertise in related fields of study)</li>
<li>Technology demands:
<ul><li>Ability to review and analyze student and campus data from multiple source</li>
<li>Proficient with cloud based software solutions (Google Suite)</li>
<li>Ability to learn digital tools and programs as needed for the position</li>
</ul></li><li>Travel as required for training, professional development, and collaboration</li>
</ul>
<p><i>Physical demands</i></p>
<p>Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 50% walking, and 40% standing.</p>
<p><b>Benefits</b></p>
<ul><li>25+ Paid holidays &amp; 10 days PTO annually (in addition to summer break for educators/campus positions)</li>
<li>12 weeks family paid leave</li>
<li>Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)</li>
<li>403b match
<ul><li>Fully match up to 3%</li>
<li>50% match up to 5%</li>
</ul></li><li>Professional development including tuition reimbursement</li>
<li>Gym and wellness discounts</li>
<li>And more</li>
</ul>
<p><b>Description Disclaimer</b></p>
<p><i>Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.</i></p>
<p><b>EEO</b></p>
<p><i>Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.</i></p>
<p><i>Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact </i><i>talent@distinctiveschools.org</i><i> or call</i><i> 773.828.4191</i></p></div><p></p>

4th Grade Teacher

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