Early Childhood Teacher - Sign-On Bonus + Board Stipend

Champaign Unit 4 School District; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Nebraska Schools Hiring Consortium invites applications for Elementary and PreK-8 teaching positions in Champaign, IL. Licensed teachers with Early Childhood Endorsement and Special Education Approval are encouraged to apply; the district emphasizes educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Compensation is determined by the Champaign Federation of Teachers CBA, with sign-on bonus and relocation options mentioned; benefits include health/dental/life insurance, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Early Childhood Endorsement and Special Education Approval

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with Early Childhood Endorsement and Special Education Approval

Job description

• Position Type:
  Elementary and PreK-8 School Teaching (Licensed)/ Early Childhood (PreK)
  
  
• Date Posted:
  7/23/2026
  
  
• Date Available:
  Immediately
  
  

Our Mission

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

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Early Childhood 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 after July 27, 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.

Postings current as of 10/27/2026 4:36:12 PM CST.

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