1st Grade Spanish-English Dual Language Teacher - 1.0 FTE

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; Champaign (IL); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, and life insurance paid 100%

Relocation stipend up to $2000

Annual stipend for board certification

Sign-On Bonus of $1500 for new hires

Zusammenfassung

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium is seeking a passionate 1st Grade Spanish-English Dual Language Teacher for a 1.0 FTE position. Located at the International Prep Academy in Champaign, this role focuses on enhancing student outcomes through educational equity and excellence.

The ideal candidate should possess an Illinois Professional Educator License with a Bilingual endorsement. The role offers a competitive salary determined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement, additional stipends for national board certification, and various teacher benefits including a sign-on bonus for new hires.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a valid PEL with Bilingual endorsement in Spanish and English.
• Alternative licensure available for fluent candidates.
• Experience in a classroom setting is preferred.

Aufgaben

• Teach in a bilingual Spanish-English 1st grade classroom.
• Develop and implement curriculum for dual language education.
• Engage with students to enhance their learning and life outcomes.

Kenntnisse

Fluent in Spanish and English

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Ausbildung

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Bilingual Endorsement

Jobbeschreibung

1st Grade Spanish-English Dual Language Teacher - 1.0 FTE JobID: 2698

• Position Type: ESL/Bilingual/Dual Language Teaching (Licensed)/ Dual Language (DL) - Spanish/English
• Date Posted: 6/17/2026
• Location: International Prep Academy
• Date Available: August 2026

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Bilingual (Spanish/English) Endorsement
• Alternative licensure pathways exist for candidates who are fluent in Spanish and English but do not hold a valid teaching license. Please contact the Human Resources for more information.

Compensation

• The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill." The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website. The District currently gives experienced teachers unlimited experience credit for service outside the District. New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs. 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
• The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for Teachers who hold a national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
• Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus. Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted June 22, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at [e-mail]. Please include your résumé.