K-8 Spanish Teacher — Empower Curious Learners

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

403b match

Professional development

Gym discounts

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Family leave

Time bank

Wellness discounts

Job summary

Distinctive Schools seeks a K-8 Spanish Teacher for CICS Prairie in Chicago, IL. You will design engaging instruction aligned to standards, foster inclusive classrooms, and collaborate with families to support student growth.

The role emphasizes data-informed planning, strong relationships, and high expectations to prepare students for college and career. Starting salary is $70,000 for certified teachers; regular full-time position with start date in October 2026.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• K-12 World Language Spanish endorsement or enrollment in certification program within 30 days of employment.
• Proficiency with cloud-based tools (Google Suite) and data-driven instruction.
• Willingness to travel for training as needed.
• Commitment to social justice and inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum backwards planned from college enrollment timelines and school goals.
• Design and implement assessments and benchmarks to measure progress toward goals.
• Use data to refine curriculum and inform instructional practices.
• Communicate progress with students and families and coordinate family events.
• Deliver instruction that is engaging and aligned to grade-level standards.

Skills

Student-centered instruction

Data-informed planning

Collaboration with families

Education

Bachelor's Degree

K-12 World Language Spanish Endorsement or in progress

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Distinctive Schools seeks a K-8 Spanish Teacher for CICS Prairie in Chicago, IL. You will design engaging instruction aligned to standards, foster inclusive classrooms, and collaborate with families to support student growth.

The role emphasizes data-informed planning, strong relationships, and high expectations to prepare students for college and career. Starting salary is $70,000 for certified teachers; regular full-time position with start date in October 2026.