Top 215 Elementary school teacher Jobs in Chicago Il

Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grade 4)
Polaris Charter Academy —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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3d
Immediate Opening : IL Elementary School Teacher
Regeneration Schools —Chicago, IL
- $56,000 - $80,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Teaching Certification
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4d
Kindergarten Teacher
Distinctive Schools —Chicago, IL
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Travel
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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5th Grade Teacher
Distinctive Schools —Chicago, IL
- From $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Entry level
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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[2026-2027] Elementary School Lead Teacher
KIPP Chicago —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Class Size Teacher--2nd grade
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
2d
Elementary School Teacher- Primary Grade
Meridian Charter Schools —Chicago, IL
- $65,316 - $88,584 a year
- Online Application
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
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Kindergarten Teacher
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Primary Teacher (K-2) Immediate Opening
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Teacher (4-5)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
4d
Temporary Teacher 1st Grade
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Class Size Teacher-- KDG
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Public school
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
10d
Class Size Teacher
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
9h
Special Education Resource Teacher - 2026-27 School Year
Community Consolidated School District 64 —Park Ridge, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Elementary school
- School
9d
Elementary School Lead Teacher
KnightVision Education —Skokie, IL
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
Teacher (STEM)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
Temporary Teacher (PreK-3)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Temporary
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
1d
Primary Teacher (K-2 ESL)
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
1d
1st Grade Teacher
Community Consolidated School District 146 —Tinley Park, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
Class Size Teacher-- 5th Grade
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- $64,469.94 - $82,839.39 a year
- Classroom
- Public school
- Communication skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grade 4)

Polaris Charter Academy -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $85,000 a year
3 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Experience teaching math
Teaching Certification
Engaging lesson design (student motivation techniques)
Math
Literacy education
Professional Educator License

Full Job Description

Grade 4 Classroom Teacher - 2025-2026 School Year

Polaris Charter Academy is an engaging EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning) school located on Chicago’s west side. We empower students to become academically successful, lifelong learners with a strong sense of personal and civic responsibility. Serving 450 students in grades K-8, PCA emphasizes a broader definition of student achievement, prioritizing both academic excellence and character development equally.

Founded in 2007 by three Golden Apple Award-winning teachers, Polaris Charter Academy (PCA), is committed to transforming education through experiential learning— learning by doing. PCA provides a challenging, community-focused, project-based curriculum called "expeditions" and fosters character development through a strong culture of "crew" and a core set of values known as The Points of Polaris. For more information about our mission and work, visit our website at www.pcachicago.org.

Are you looking for a school that reignites your passion for teaching? A place where students are valued as individuals, not just test scores, and teachers are respected as both professionals and people? Consider Polaris Charter Academy, a school founded on the belief that character development and real-world, authentic learning experiences help children become ethical, lifelong learners who contribute to a better world.

Polaris is seeking Fourth Grade Teachers who...

Exhibit a growth mindset and a strong commitment to continuous improvement by learning and applying innovative, research-driven best practices
Proven ability to contribute to a high-performing team, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborates effectively and actively in ways that foster a positive, supportive, and productive work environment
Believes strongly that ALL children are capable of achieving at high levels and feel responsible for ensuring that growth
Consistently builds strong relationships with students and families that foster both academic success and personal character development
Successfully implements innovative, research-based methods for teaching literacy and mathematics, such as Heggerty, UFLI, EL Education ELA Modules, Cognitively Guided Instruction, and Illustrative Math.
Proven ability to design and deliver engaging, effective lessons that enhance student learning.
Dedicated to continuously improving teaching and school culture through ongoing coaching and professional development
Passion for project-based learning aligned to the indicators of deeper instruction where learning is challenging, engaging, and empowering
Experience in developing and implementing CCSS aligned project-based learning and vision for interdisciplinary integration
Utilizes standards-based grading practices to assess student progress, providing clear and accurate feedback that reflects mastery of key learning objectives.
Illinois teaching license(s)

Want to join the PCA crew?

PCA seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and is inclusive of people regardless of their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, marital status, age, physical abilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs or any other non-merit fact, so that all employees feel included, equally valued and supported.

To initiate the process, please visit our website or send your cover letter and resume to Francesca Peck, Principal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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elementary school teacher jobs in chicago il

Elementary Classroom Teacher (Grade 4)

Immediate Opening : IL Elementary School Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

5th Grade Teacher

[2026-2027] Elementary School Lead Teacher

Class Size Teacher--2nd grade

Elementary School Teacher- Primary Grade

Kindergarten Teacher

Primary Teacher (K-2) Immediate Opening

Teacher (4-5)

Temporary Teacher 1st Grade

Class Size Teacher-- KDG

Class Size Teacher

Special Education Resource Teacher - 2026-27 School Year

Elementary School Lead Teacher

Teacher (STEM)

Temporary Teacher (PreK-3)

Primary Teacher (K-2 ESL)

1st Grade Teacher

Class Size Teacher-- 5th Grade

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