ESL- High School Math Teacher [83908]

Onward Education; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits package

Access to network of schools and job

Streamlined hiring process

Ongoing communication throughout your

Job summary

Onward Education is seeking an ESL Teacher for high school math to support students in Cook County, Illinois. The position is on-site, full-time, for the 2026-2027 school year, with a start date of 09/22/2026 and an end date of 05/28/2027, aligning with the school schedule and offering competitive pay and benefits.

The teacher will design standards-based lessons, assess progress, and collaborate with staff to support both language development and math achievement among diverse learners.

Qualifications

• Illinois teaching license or ESL/Bilingual certification required.
• Experience teaching ESL, preferably at high school level.
• Strong understanding of math curriculum for English learners.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• On-site work with diverse student populations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging instruction to high school students in English as a Second Language with focus on math content.
• Develop and implement lesson plans meeting state standards and supporting language acquisition alongside math skills.
• Assess students’ progress regularly and adjust teaching strategies to meet individual needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to support students' academic and language development goals.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages participation and confidence.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

On-site teaching

Language acquisition

Adaptability

Education

Illinois teaching license

ESL or Bilingual Certification

Job description

Enjoy the opportunity to join our client as an ESL teacher supporting high school students in math in Cook County, Illinois. This contract role will start on September 22, 2026, and run through May 28, 2027. The position requires on-site presence, involving full-time hours aligned with the school schedule during the 2026-2027 academic year. We are seeking a dedicated educator passionate about fostering English language skills while accommodating students’ diverse learning needs.

• Start Date: 09/22/2026
• End Date: 05/28/2027
• Grade Levels: High school
• School Year: 2026-2027

ESL Teacher - High School Math Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging instruction to high school students in English as a Second Language, with a focus on math content.
• Develop and implement lesson plans that meet state standards and support language acquisition alongside math skills.
• Assess students’ progress regularly and adjust teaching strategies to meet individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with school staff to support students' academic and language development goals.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment that encourages participation and confidence.

ESL Teacher - High School Math Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois teaching license or certification in ESL or Bilingual Education.
• Prior experience teaching English as a Second Language, preferably at the high school level.
• Strong understanding of math curriculum and instructional strategies for English language learners.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to work on-site and engage effectively with diverse student populations.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.