Fellow

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fellow supports the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of programs within the Chicago Public Schools Department of Principal Quality’s School Leadership Pipeline. The pipeline develops educators at multiple stages of school leadership, from early exploration and aspiring-leader development through assistant principal and principal readiness. The Fellow works primarily across at least two initiatives: the Chicago Leadership Collaborative (CLC), which partners with principal-preparation programs to recruit, prepare, support, and place aspiring principals in yearlong residency experiences; and the Aspiring Assistant Principal Institute (AAPI), which provides yearlong, practice-based professional learning for CPS educators at varying stages of assistant principal readiness. As the pipeline evolves, the Fellow may also support aspiring-leader programming, principal residencies, mentor development, stakeholder engagement, leadership-readiness evidence, program evaluation, and partner collaboration. This is an in-person role based at the CPS Central Office at 42 W. Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602. Occasional travel to CPS schools, off-site meeting spaces, and partner locations across Chicago is required. Some events or support activities may occur before or after standard work hours, and the Fellow must arrange reliable transportation to these locations. CPS employees must reside in Illinois and within Chicago city boundaries within six months of hire, maintaining Chicago residency throughout employment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Entry-level or recent college graduate fellowship candidate with a strong interest in and commitment to adult learning, leadership development, and public education.
Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Highly organized and attentive to detail.
Able to work independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.
Able to communicate clearly, warmly, and professionally with varied audiences.
Curious and reflective, and willing to use feedback and evidence to improve the work.
Adaptable when priorities, timelines, or responsibilities shift.
Committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and expanding access to leadership opportunities.
Comfortable contributing ideas, asking questions, and taking ownership of defined projects.
Proficient with Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.
Must arrange reliable transportation to CPS schools, off-site meeting spaces, and partner locations as needed.
Must reside in Illinois and within the geographic boundaries of Chicago within six months of hire, and maintain Chicago residency throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with data organization, survey tools, data visualization, or project-management tools is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate logistics, materials, communications, and participant support for professional-learning sessions, convenings, and other pipeline activities.
Draft and edit communications for participants, partners, and stakeholders.
Develop surveys, feedback tools, and other methods for gathering participant and stakeholder perspectives.
Organize, analyze, and summarize program participation, feedback, and implementation data.
Help identify patterns, lessons, and opportunities for program or process improvement.
Maintain accurate program records, trackers, timelines, and shared resources.
Support the development and refinement of program materials, tools, and content.
Collaborate with the School Leadership Pipeline team, Department of Principal Quality colleagues, school leaders, university partners, and external leadership-development organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.