Dynamic Middle School Science Teacher (6-8)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Family leave

Healthcare

Retirement plan

Job summary

Distinctive Schools seeks a 6th-8th grade Science Teacher for the 2026-27 school year in Chicago, IL. The role reports to the Principal and requires a licensed educator or enrollment in a certification program within 30 days.

Salary starts at $62,000 for licensed educators, with adjustments for experience; license-pending teachers have $58,682. The position emphasizes strong instruction, equity, and a student-centered approach, with a focus on building relationships, rigorous content delivery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Valid Professional Educator License in state of employment or enrollment in a Teacher Certification program within 30 days.
• Content Area Endorsement in related field; proficiency with cloud-based tools (Google Suite).

Responsibilities

• Deliver instruction aligned to grade-level standards with frequent checks for understanding.
• Maintain organized, welcoming classroom culture and manage routines to maximize learning.
• Analyze student progress and adjust instruction based on assessment data.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support student growth and achievement.
• Engage in required professional development and meetings.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Content Area Endorsement

Valid Professional Educator License or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Distinctive Schools seeks a 6th-8th grade Science Teacher for the 2026-27 school year in Chicago, IL. The role reports to the Principal and requires a licensed educator or enrollment in a certification program within 30 days.

Salary starts at $62,000 for licensed educators, with adjustments for experience; license-pending teachers have $58,682. The position emphasizes strong instruction, equity, and a student-centered approach, with a focus on building relationships, rigorous content delivery,