Kindergarten Spanish-English Dual Language Teacher - 1.0 FTE

Champaign Unit 4 School District; Champaign (IL); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and life insurance coverage

Annual stipend for national board certification

Relocation assistance up to $2,000

Résumé du poste

A regional educational consortium is seeking a Kindergarten Spanish-English Dual Language Teacher in Champaign, Illinois. The ideal candidate will hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with a bilingual endorsement. This role involves teaching in a dual language program, focusing on supporting students' educational progress. Compensation includes a signing bonus, full health benefits, and potential additional stipends for special roles or certifications. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply quickly as interviews commence soon.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License with a Bilingual endorsement.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is essential.

Responsabilités

• Teach Kindergarten in a dual language (Spanish-English) program.
• Support students in their learning and language acquisition.

Connaissances

Fluency in Spanish and English

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Formation

Elementary Bilingual (Spanish/English) Endorsement

Alternative licensure paths available for bilingual candidates

Description du poste

Kindergarten Spanish-English Dual Language Teacher - 1.0 FTE JobID: 1240

• Position Type: ESL/Bilingual/Dual Language Teaching (Licensed)/ Dual Language (DL) - Spanish/English

• Date Posted: 2/24/2025

• Location: International Prep Academy

• Date Available: Now or August 2026

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Bilingual (Spanish/English) Endorsement
• Alternative licensure pathways exist for candidates who are fluent in Spanishand English but do not hold a valid teaching license. Please contact the Human Resources for more information.

Compensation

• The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill".The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website.The District currently gives experienced teachers unlimited experience credit for service outside the District.New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs. 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education.The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance.There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance.There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.

• The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for Teachers who hold a national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

• Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus.Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted February 26, 2025, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

• The District is willing to consider candidates who can begin work immediately as well as those who can begin work next school year. If a candidate is hired to begin immediately, continuing employment next year is highly possible, but not guaranteed. Please contact the Human Resources for more information.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at [e-mail]. Please include your résumé.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:10:24 PM CST.

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