Employment

Chicago Christian Schools seek to hire individuals that have a passion for Christ, a passion to work with youth and children, and a passion to be an active and vital member of our community.

Please go to our About Page to learn more about our Vision, Faith and Philosophy to determine if you would feel at home in our community.

To apply for a position, follow the instruction included in the position description. See also the Resources listed on this page for applications and more.

Open Positions

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Associate Director of Admissions
Chicago Christian Schools is currently hiring for the 2026–27 school year. Available positions include:
- Associate Director of Admissions
We invite qualified candidates to apply by completing the Director Application available on our website and becoming part of our Christ-centered community. This is a full-time, salaried position, and the deadline to apply is June 19.

All questions and applications can be sent to Mark Hamstra at mhamstra@chicagochristian.org.
Association Accountant
Chicago Christian Schools is currently hiring for the 2026–27 school year. Available positions include:
- Association Accountant
We invite qualified candidates to apply by completing the Support Staff Application available on the website and joining our Christ-centered community.
Marketing and Admission Coordinator
Chicago Christian Schools is currently hiring for the 2026–27 school year. Available positions include:
- Marketing and Admissions Coordinator
We invite qualified candidates to apply by completing the Support Staff Application available on our website and becoming part of our Christ-centered community. This is a part-time, hourly position, and the deadline to apply is June 19.

All questions and applications can be sent to LyNae Schleyer at lschleyer@chicagochristian.org.
Part-Time Instructional Aide (Oak Lawn campus)
Job Description

We are looking for a part-time Instructional Aide for the 26-27 school year for our Oak Lawn campus. This role would assist the teachers with instructional and non-instructional activities necessary for the implementation of a functional class environment that enhances student learning and achievement.

Please view this job description to learn more about the scope of the position.

To apply, please complete the Teacher Aide Application available on our website and submit it to the Director of Learning, Becky Parks, at bparks@chicagochristian.org. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact her by email.
Athletic Roles

Thank you for your interest in Chicago Christian Schools! We have the following positions for the 2026-27 school. Complete an application using the Application-Support Staff download on the website and submit to the Director of Athletics, Mike Johnson at mjohnson@chicagochristian.org.

Varsity Boys Track & Field Head Coach

Varsity Girls Softball Head Coach

We look forward to connecting with you!
Extended Care Aide (Tinley Park campus)

Extended Care Aide
Our Tinley Park campus is seeking before- and after-school aides for the 2025–2026 school year. Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.

To apply, please send your resume to Kelsie Cavanaugh at kelsiecavanaugh@gmail.com.
Bus Drivers

Bus Drivers
Our Transportation Department seeks drivers for regular morning and afternoon route, in addition to athletic and extra-curricular events. A valid CDL and bus permit is desirable , but we are willing to train! Pay ranges from $18 to $22 per hour. Interested parties should contact Laura Conley, Transportation Coordinator, at 708.636.8622 or LConley@chicagochristian.org.
Substitute Teachers
Substitute Teachers
We are seeking teachers to substitute at all three of our campuses:
- Oak Lawn (Preschool through 8th grade)
- Tinley Park (Preschool through 8th grade)
- Palos Heights (High School)
Interested parties should complete a Substitute Teacher Application and forward it to Rebekah Huiner, Human Resources, at rhuiner@chicagochristian.org.

Resources

Characteristics of Faculty Excellence

CCS faculty model the following characteristics:

A Follower of Christ - Celebrates the centrality of Christ, committed to and formed by God’s Word, fostering the gifts of the Holy Spirit in self and in each child, living out His calling, building community, and living out the hope we have in Christ.
A Seeker of Knowledge-Engages in continuous learning, possessing a passion to understand and empathize, researching/implementing innovative and developmentally appropriate practices, asking questions, embracing mistakes, and collaborating with others.
A Pursuer of Justice - Commits to reach across boundaries of religion, race, ethnicity, gender, and politics by fostering relationships, acting in love, and working to bring God’s kingdom to our communities both locally and globally.
An Architect of Intentional Instruction - Plans with backwards design, crafting engaging lessons, responding to students needs with differentiation and care, and focusing narrowly on learning targets and standards.
A Practitioner of Professionalism - Demonstrates personal responsibility, accountability, a willingness to seek out collaboration and mentoring, and high standards in relation to others in the school community.
An Infuser of Inspiration - Enthusiastic to share and challenge students, inspiring them to be active in the learning process and be able to apply what they learn to create a lasting impact for God's kingdom.
An Engager of Parents/Guardians - Communicates effectively with parents to share positive encouragement as well as issues of concern, portraying a partnership in education and actively including and inviting parents to be a part of the learning community.