K-2 Elementary Teacher: Equity-Driven & Student-Centered

Distinctive Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Healthcare

403b match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Distinctive Schools seeks a dedicated K-2 teacher in Chicago, IL, reporting to the Principal. Starting salary for certified teachers is $70,000.

This full-time position starts in November 2026, with a mission to nurture joyful, diverse, and rigorous learning communities rooted in social justice. Teachers will plan standards-aligned lessons, monitor progress, and engage families through ongoing communication.

Qualifications

• Valid Professional Educator License with the Illinois State Board of Education or enrollment in a Teacher Certification program within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to review and analyze student and campus data from multiple sources.
• Proficient with cloud-based software solutions (Google Suite) and learning digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a student-centered perspective in decision making.
• Believe that all students can learn and achieve great things.
• Contribute to equity work and engage in culturally responsive decision making.
• Build a culture of belonging through relationships with students, families, and staff.
• Deliver instruction aligned to grade-level standards with frequent checks for understanding.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Distinctive Schools seeks a dedicated K-2 teacher in Chicago, IL, reporting to the Principal. Starting salary for certified teachers is $70,000.

This full-time position starts in November 2026, with a mission to nurture joyful, diverse, and rigorous learning communities rooted in social justice. Teachers will plan standards-aligned lessons, monitor progress, and engage families through ongoing communication.