4th Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual $1,500 stipend for national board certification

Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires

100% employer contribution to health, dental, and life insurance

Job summary

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium is seeking a licensed Elementary and PreK-8 School Teacher for the upcoming academic year starting August 2026. Candidates must have an Illinois Professional Educator License with an Elementary Teaching Endorsement. Compensation is competitive and includes contributions to health insurance, stipends, and a potential Sign-On Bonus for eligible new hires.

The application deadline is open until positions are filled, with interviews starting June 2, 2026. Interested candidates should contact Ms. Nancy Whitehouse for inquiries and to submit their resume.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Teaching Endorsement.

Job description

Position Type: Elementary and PreK-8 School Teaching (Licensed)/ Intermediate Grades

Date Posted: 5/29/2026

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 Teaching Endorsement

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 any time after June 2, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

Contact

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, [e-mail] . Please include your résumé.