Elementary School Lead Teacher

TrulyHired; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School in Skokie, IL is seeking an Elementary School Lead Teacher for grades 1-4 to join our General Studies team for the 2026-2027 school year.

The ideal candidate will teach reading, writing, and mathematics, and will collaborate with an assistant teacher and with Student Services, the school social worker, and outside supports to support academic and social-emotional growth.

Qualifications

• Degree in education (Bachelors or higher).
• Illinois State Teaching License required.
• Experience teaching elementary school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach reading, writing and mathematics to elementary students (grades 1-4).
• Work closely with an assistant teacher and collaborate with Student Services, school social worker and outside supports to meet academic and social-emotional needs.

Skills

Reading instruction

Writing instruction

Mathematics instruction

Collaboration

Student-centered teaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Illinois State Teaching License

Job description

Job Description

Hillel Torah North Suburban Day School, located in Skokie, Illinois, is seeking an Elementary School (grades 1-4) Lead Teacher to join our General Studies team for the 2026-2027 school year.

Our general studies lead teachers are responsible for teaching reading, writing, and mathematics. Lead teachers work closely with their assistant teacher, as well as collaborate with the Student Services (special education) Department, school social worker, and outside support to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of all their students.

The ideal candidate is a warm and nurturing educator with a creative, progressive, student-centered, and academically engaging teaching style and experience teaching in elementary school classrooms.

Qualifications

• Degree in education (Bachelors or higher)
• Illinois State Teaching License required
• Experience teaching elementary school preferred

About Hillel Torah

We are a dynamic and innovative Jewish private school preparing the leaders of tomorrow. Our progressive, child-centered approach promotes academic excellence in both general and religious studies. We encourage our students to develop a life-long commitment to learning and to the global community.

Salary commensurate with education and experience.