Elementary Teacher Jobs in Illinois

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(Anticipated) English/Drama-Theatre Teacher (1 - Year)

Barrington, IL
1 hour ago

Barrington, IL
1 hour ago

Qualifications High School Drama/Theatre Arts endorsement required High School English endorsement required Salary/Benefits Days/year 182 days Benefits D220 Benefits Salary BEA Salary Schedule How...

2nd Grade Teacher

La Moille, IL
1 hour ago

La Moille, IL
1 hour ago

Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education meeting ISBE licensure qualifications. Salary/Benefits Per negotiated agreement....

5th Grade Elementary Classroom Teacher

Orangeville, IL
1 hour ago

Orangeville, IL
1 hour ago

Promotes a classroom environment that is safe and conducive to individualized and small group instruction, and student learning....

First Grade Teacher

Bonfield, IL
1 hour ago

Bonfield, IL
1 hour ago

-Engage students in whole group instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction....

First Grade Teacher

Morton, IL
1 hour ago

Morton, IL
1 hour ago

Duties Teach first grade curriculum. Qualifications Professionally licensed educator registered in Tazewell County. ELL or ESL Endorsement a Plus Salary/Benefits Salary and Benefit Information How...

Elementary Education Teacher

Dongola, IL
1 hour ago

Dongola, IL
1 hour ago

Duties Teach elementary education....

TBE (Spanish-English) Teacher - 1.0 FTE (2025-2026 School Year); 2 positions available

Champaign, IL
1 hour ago

Champaign, IL
1 hour ago

Position Type: ESL/Bilingual/Dual Language Teaching (Licensed)/ Bilingual (TBE) - Spanish/English Date Posted: 3/12/2025 Location: Central High School Date Available: August 2025 District: ...

First Grade Teacher 25-26 SY

Bonfield, IL
8 hours ago

Bonfield, IL
8 hours ago

-Engage students in whole group instruction, small group instruction, and individual instruction....

Teacher - 4th Grade Math/Science

Bourbonnais, IL
10 hours ago

Bourbonnais, IL
10 hours ago

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Date Posted: 3/3/2025 Location: Liberty Intermediate Date Available: 08/18/2025 Additional Information: Show/Hide Per BEA 2025-26 school year...

25-26 SY 2nd Grade Teacher - Alphonsus Academy and Center for the Arts - Chicago - VIC. II

Chicago, IL
11 hours ago

Chicago, IL
11 hours ago

Visit School Website Zip Code 60657 The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the...

25-26 SY 2nd Grade Teacher and 1st Communion Teacher- St. Alphonsus Liguori - Prospect Heights - VIC. I

Prospect Heights, IL
11 hours ago

Prospect Heights, IL
11 hours ago

Visit School Website Zip Code 60070 The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the...

25-26 SY -Grade 1 Teacher - St. Patrick - Wadsworth - VIC. I

Wadsworth, IL
11 hours ago

Wadsworth, IL
11 hours ago

Visit School Website Zip Code 60083 The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the...

25-26 SY - 5th Grade Teacher - St Anastasia - Waukegan - VIC. I

Waukegan, IL
11 hours ago

Waukegan, IL
11 hours ago

Visit School Website Zip Code 60085 The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the...

4th Grade Teacher 25-26

Monticello, IL
23 hours ago

Monticello, IL
23 hours ago

Duties White Heath is looking to fill a 4th Grade Teaching position Qualifications Bachelors Degree or higher plus a Valid Illinois Teaching License. Salary/Benefits Starting TRS salary is $47,253...

Elementary Education Teacher (2025-2026 School Year)

Wheaton, IL
23 hours ago

Wheaton, IL
23 hours ago

Develop lesson plans and goals that meet District expectations. 3....

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Salary for Elementary Teacher Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHire research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Elementary Teacher positions.

Highest Education Level

Elementary Teachers in Illinois offer the following education background

Master's Degree

44.9%

Bachelor's Degree

44.8%

Doctorate Degree

3.9%

Associate's Degree

2.3%

High School or GED

1.9%

Vocational Degree or Certification

1.9%

Some College

0.2%

Some High School

0.1%

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Elementary Teachers in Illinois

Less than 1 year

44.4%

None

24.1%

1-2 years

14.0%

2-4 years

9.0%

10+ years

2.5%

4-6 years

2.5%

6-8 years

2.2%

8-10 years

1.4%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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