Elementary Educator — Inquiry & Project-Based Learning

Cambridge Lakes Charter School; Pingree Grove (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition-Free Preschool

Student Loan Assistance

TRS Retirement Benefits

Health/Life/Disability Insurance

Job summary

Cambridge Lakes Charter School is seeking a Full-time Elementary School Teacher for grades 1–3. You will design and deliver engaging, values-driven lessons and advance inquiry-based, project-based, and experiential learning across content areas.

Join a collaborative team and participate in the school's Professional Excellence Framework, with competitive compensation and benefits, including health, retirement, and additional program supports for faculty success.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in teaching from an accredited institution.
• Graduate/terminal degree or certificate may be required for some positions.
• Non-certified teachers may be considered if they hold a bachelor’s, graduate, or terminal degree.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver engaging learning experiences aligned to Cambridge Lakes' values.
• Use research-based instructional strategies to support inquiry, project-based, and experiential learning.
• Collaborate with families, colleagues, and school leadership to align curriculum and communicate progress.
• Engage in the Cambridge Lakes Professional Excellence Framework and related duties.

Skills

Design and deliver engaging lessons

Collaborate with families and school

Instructional strategies for inquiry

Engage in professional framework

Education

B.A./B.S. in teaching

Graduate/terminal degree or certificate may be required

Job description

Cambridge Lakes Charter School is seeking a Full-time Elementary School Teacher for grades 1–3. You will design and deliver engaging, values-driven lessons and advance inquiry-based, project-based, and experiential learning across content areas.

Join a collaborative team and participate in the school's Professional Excellence Framework, with competitive compensation and benefits, including health, retirement, and additional program supports for faculty success.