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Who we are

Kids First Chicago (K1C) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to ensuring that every child in Chicago has access to a high-quality public education. We believe that a healthy education environment where kids, schools, and communities thrive is the key to a world-class city.

First and foremost, we are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission, and are highly motivated to change children's lives through education. We value diversity in terms of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience, and our team at all levels shows this. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level. We encourage those with the following identities to apply: Black, Latine, Asian American, Pacific Islander, Indigenous people, LGBTQIA+ and non-binary people, veterans, people living with disabilities, and others with lived experience of being part of marginalized communities.