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"I've learned more from my colleagues than I have at any point in my own education and professional development. They inspire me and make me better." -- Current LFCDS Teacher
Working at Lake Forest Country Day is not only a challenging endeavor, but also a rewarding and fulfilling experience as a whole. Our faculty and staff resemble hard-working professionals who dedicate great time and effort toward educating the whole student, enhancing the School's community spirit, and maintaining faculty-parent transparency.
We provide our employees with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and continued support for professional development.
The following opportunities are currently available at Lake Forest Country Day School:
Opportunities
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General Music Teacher and Choral Director
Read MoreLake Forest Country Day School (LFCDS) seeks a General Music Teacher and Choral Director. This teacher serves as a member of the Fine Arts Department, teaches students in Grades 3, 4, 7, and 8, directs the Upper School choirs (grades 5-8), and reports to the Head of Upper School.LFCDS, located on a 30-acre campus about 30 miles north of Chicago, Illinois, is a co-educational, independent day school serving 400 students from age 2 through eighth grade. The School has a long tradition of producing thoughtful, confident, and successful students. Children are known, loved, and challenged at LFCDS, and a state-of-the-art facility provides a remarkable setting for inspired teaching, academic rigor, and attention to individual needs. -
Maintenance Technician
Lake Forest Country Day School seeks a new Facilities team member. This position reports to the Director of Facilities and works closely with the facilities team. This position will also interact with staff and faculty.Read More
LFCDS, located on a 30-acre campus about 30 miles north of Chicago, Illinois, is a co-educational, independent day school serving 400 students from age 2 through eighth grade. The School has a long tradition of producing thoughtful, confident, and successful students. Children are known, loved, and challenged at LFCDS, and a state-of-the-art facility provides a remarkable setting for inspired teaching, academic rigor, and attention to individual needs.
Key responsibilities for the position: The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnostics, repair and maintenance of School equipment as directed. Will need to maintain equipment record logs, and completion of electronic work orders. -
Middle School English Teacher
Read MoreLake Forest Country Day School is seeking a Middle School English teacher for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. The current English curriculum includes literature (including novels, short stories, plays, and poetry), expository writing, creative writing, and a public-speaking competition. There is also an intentional emphasis on grammar usage and writing mechanics. Vocabulary is taught traditionally, through Greek and Latin roots, and within the context of literary studies. Students are immersed in middle-grade and young adult literature. While the curriculum is already well established, there is autonomy for each teacher to choose best-practice methods for instruction.LFCDS, located on a 30-acre campus about 30 miles north of Chicago, Illinois, is a co-educational, independent day school serving 400 students from age 2 through eighth grade. The School has a long tradition of producing thoughtful, confident, and successful students. Children are known, loved, and challenged at LFCDS, and a state-of-the-art facility provides a remarkable setting for inspired teaching, academic rigor, and attention to individual needs. -
Substitute Teachers
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LFCDS welcomes resumes from individuals interested in substitute teaching in our Early Chlldhood Development (Preschool, Junior, and Senior Kindergarten), Lower (1–4), and Upper (5–8) Schools during the current academic year. Candidates should submit a resume along with a cover letter that includes an indication of the specific grade levels and/or subject areas in which they would like to be considered.
A co-educational independent private school for students age 2 through Grade 8.
Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.
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Graduating students of strong character with a passion for learning since 1888.
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