5th Grade Teacher

Skokie School District 68

Skokie (IL)

On-site

USD 56,000 - 66,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Skokie School District 68 seeks an elementary school teacher for grades 3-5. The role focuses on creating a classroom environment favorable to learning, establishing rapport with students, and motivating them to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge to build a strong foundation.

Responsibilities include building good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff members, working collaboratively to support student success and growth.

Qualifications

B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution.
Valid Professional Educator's License from the Illinois State Board of Education.
ESL endorsement required or willingness to obtain the endorsement before the start of their second year of employment

Responsibilities

To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth.
To establish effective rapport with students.
To motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation.
To establish good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff members.

Education

B.A./B.S. degree in teaching

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Grades 3-5
Date Posted: 10/16/2026
Date Available: A.S.A.P.

To create a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation, in accordance with each student's ability; to establish good relationships with parents/guardians and with other staff members.

The following qualifications are preferred for the ideal candidate:

B.A/B.S degree in teaching from an accredited institution.
Valid Professional Educator's License from the Illinois State Board of Education.
ESL endorsement required or willingness to obtain the endorsement before the start of their second year of employment

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