K-8 Spanish Teacher — Cultivate Curious Learners

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

Benefits offered by this job

25+ paid holidays

Sick leave

403b match

Comprehensive Healthcare

Job summary

Distinctive Schools of IL seeks a K-8 Spanish Teacher at the Chicago campus to inspire language acquisition and cultural appreciation. The role involves creating engaging, standards-aligned lessons and assessing student progress to support growth and confidence in language learning.

The successful candidate will collaborate with grade-level teams, maintain open communication with families, and contribute to Distinctive’s commitment to social justice and rigorous learning for all students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• K-12 World Language Spanish Endorsement or proof of enrollment into a Teacher Certification program within 30 days of employment.
• Proficiency with cloud-based software solutions (e.g., Google Suite)

Responsibilities

• Teach K-8 Spanish to students with a focus on communicative proficiency and cultural awareness.
• Design and implement assessments and benchmarks aligned to grade-level standards.
• Use data to refine curriculum and instructional practices and communicate progress to families.
• Maintain ongoing communication with students, families, and the school leadership.
• Prepare and maintain accurate student records and progress descriptions.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Distinctive Schools of IL seeks a K-8 Spanish Teacher at the Chicago campus to inspire language acquisition and cultural appreciation. The role involves creating engaging, standards-aligned lessons and assessing student progress to support growth and confidence in language learning.

The successful candidate will collaborate with grade-level teams, maintain open communication with families, and contribute to Distinctive’s commitment to social justice and rigorous learning for all students.