Chicago Police & Fire Training Academy (CPFTA) Instructor - Part-Time/Temporary Position
Chicago Public SchoolsChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted January 22, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Chicago Public Schools is a district on the rise, serving over 325,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 45,000 people.
Job Description
The Chicago Police and Fire Training Academy (CPFTA) Instructor role is designed to support the training of high-school youth cadets in public safety related to careers in police or fire departments. The role involves providing individual and group instruction, implementing lesson plans, and evaluating student progress.
Requirements
- Associate's degree from an accredited college or university
- Three consecutive years on Active Duty in the Armed Forces of the United States
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- CPAT (Candidate Physical Ability Test) certification
- Current or retired Chicago Police Officer or Firefighter
- CPD or CFD civilian employee
- Physical demands in excess of those for light work
- Ability to work with and for school-aged children effectively
- Solid verbal and written communication skills
- Strong knowledge of proper English grammar and spelling
- Basic knowledge of mathematics
- Strong reading skills
- Capable of operating basic office equipment, audio-visual equipment, and personal computers
- Knowledge of Chicago Public Schools rules and regulations