Employment
Join Our Vibrant, Supportive, and Inclusive Team
North Park Elementary School (NPES) is an independent non-sectarian day school serving students in Preschool-8th Grade located in the North Center-Ravenswood area of Chicago. We nurture curiosity, spark creativity, and cultivate a compassionate, vibrant, and equitable community that supports all members. NPES is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS).
NPES is dedicated to creating an inclusive community of students and adults who respect, value, and appreciate diversity in all aspects of human identity, and who work together to advance equity and social justice. NPES does not discriminate in its employment, admissions policies, and school-administered programs. We are looking for exceptional faculty and staff who are passionate about education, committed to our school’s mission, and culturally-responsive in their practice.
Current opportunities to join our team are listed below. We also accept applications for employment on a rolling basis year-round. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Office Manager Kerry Maman at maman@npeschool.org. Your application will be retained in active status for two years. Meanwhile, check this page periodically for new listings.
Music Teacher - Elementary School
A Full-Time Benefits-Eligible Faculty Position beginning August 18, 2026
NPES is seeking an accomplished, inspiring, emotionally-attuned, and culturally-responsive general Music Teacher to teach preschool through middle school music classes. Since its founding in 1980, NPES has offered all students across the school an engaging and enriching fine arts program as an essential component of our curriculum. We believe that music education consistent with our mission and core educational beliefs nurtures the whole child, intellectually, emotionally, and socially, inviting students to explore their creativity, express their identities, develop their voices, and connect with cultures beyond their own. We also believe the arts can foster empathy and inclusivity while providing healthy outlets for challenging systemic injustices. In an intimate and authentic educational community like ours, a vibrant music program builds confidence and collaboration skills, and creates joy, giving every student voice and a sense of belonging to something bigger than themselves, as they share their gifts with others.
As the instructional time for this full-time faculty position averages about 2.5 hours per day (14 hours of classroom music instruction per week), the Music Teacher also serves as a Middle School Advisor, offers a Middle School elective class, and is available to serve as an in-house substitute teacher across the school during designated periods (excluding prep time and the lunch break, of course).
The job description for Music Teacher can be found here.
Please submit a cover letter with resume to North Park Elementary School Office Manager Kerry Maman at maman@npeschool.org
After Care Program Associate Teacher
Part-time hourly employee (not benefits-eligible)
North Park Elementary School seeks an After Care Program Associate Teacher who is passionate about supervising and mentoring children in our after-school program on a part-time basis (after care runs on school days, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM). The ideal candidate will display a passion for engaging children in play-based activities, maintaining a positive mindset towards social-emotional development, cultural competence, and facilitating problem-solving strategies
North Park Elementary School seeks a part-time After Care Program Associate Teacher (After Care runs on school days, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM) who is passionate about mentoring children and fostering a safe, engaging, play-based environment. Our school is a deeply connected, inclusive community where educators, students, and families share a strong sense of belonging and purpose. The ideal candidate brings warmth, cultural competence, and a positive approach to social-emotional development and problem-solving. This role is perfect for someone who values meaningful relationships and wants to be part of a collaborative, caring school community.
The job description for After Care Program Associate Teacher at NPES can be found here.
The pay is $18.00 per hour, $19 for a college student, and $20 with a college degree.
Substitute Teachers
Part-Time On-Call Non-Benefits Eligible Positions
We are seeking thoughtful, adaptable, reliable, engaging, and professional substitute teachers (who understand various stages of child development and who love working with children) for duties spanning preschool through eighth grade. Being a Substitute Teacher at NPES is a wonderful opportunity to gain experience with a variety of subject areas and age groups while contributing meaningfully to a positive, interesting, and vibrant independent school community. The compensation is $20.00 per hour, or $140 for a full school day (ending at either 3:00 or 3:30, depending on the age group). The job description for Substitute Teachers at NPES can be found here.
If you would like to be considered for substitute teaching, please complete this application and send us your resume. You may send these documents via email to Kerry Maman.