6-8 Social Studies Teacher — Equity-Focused & Data-Driven

Distinctive Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare (Medical, etc

25+ paid holidays & 10 days PTO

12 weeks family paid leave

403b retirement match

Tuition reimbursement for professional

Gym and wellness discounts

Job summary

Distinctive Schools seeks a 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-27 school year in Chicago, IL. The position reports to the Principal and offers a starting salary of $62,000 for licensed educators, with commensurate experience; $58,682 for license-pending teachers.

Regular full-time employment begins August 2026. The role emphasizes building strong relationships, rigorous instruction, and equity-centered practices, with responsibilities spanning culture, preparation, instruction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Professional Educator License or equivalent in state of employment or proof of enrollment in a Teacher Certification program within 30 days of employment.
• Content Area Endorsement in related fields of study.
• Proficiency with cloud-based tools (Google Suite) and ability to learn digital tools as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making.
• Believe all students can learn and achieve great things.
• Contribute to campus and network equity work.
• Build belonging through relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Foster a positive classroom climate and culture.
• Deliver instruction aligned to grade-level standards with frequent checks for understanding.

Skills

Content knowledge

Classroom management

Student engagement

Assessment literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Distinctive Schools seeks a 6th-8th Grade Social Studies Teacher for the 2026-27 school year in Chicago, IL. The position reports to the Principal and offers a starting salary of $62,000 for licensed educators, with commensurate experience; $58,682 for license-pending teachers.

Regular full-time employment begins August 2026. The role emphasizes building strong relationships, rigorous instruction, and equity-centered practices, with responsibilities spanning culture, preparation, instruction,