Teacher- Elementary and Middle School
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Lake County, Illinois
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$40 - $46 per hour
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Contract
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On-Site
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Job ID: 83235
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Posted today
General Education Teacher Opportunities - Multiple Openings
Location: Lake County, Illinois
Position Type: Full-Time | School-Based | 2026-2027 School Year
Onward Education is seeking passionate and dedicated General Education Teachers for multiple openings across elementary and middle school grade levels in Lake County, Illinois. We are looking for educators who are committed to creating engaging, inclusive classrooms where all students can thrive academically and socially.
Current Openings
Math, Science, Social Studies & English Language Arts
- 6th Grade Science Teacher - Science Endorsement Required
- 8th Grade Science Teacher - Science Endorsement Required
- 8th Grade Math Teacher - Math Endorsement Required
- 5th Grade Social Studies/English Language Arts (2 openings) - PEL with Social Studies/ELA Endorsement Required
Dual Language (Spanish) Openings:
- PreK Dual Language Spanish Teacher - PEL with PreK & Dual Language Spanish Endorsements Required
- 7th & 8th Grade Dual Language Spanish Math Teacher - PEL with Math & Dual Language Spanish Endorsements Required
- 5th Grade Dual Language Spanish Math/Science Teacher (2 openings) - PEL with Math & Science Endorsements Required
- 6th Grade Dual Language Spanish Math/Science Teacher - PEL with Math & Science Endorsements Required
- 5th Grade Dual Language Spanish Social Studies/ELA Teacher - PEL with Social Studies/ELA Endorsement Required
Specials:
- Music Teacher (K-2) - Music Endorsement Required
- Library Media Teacher (K-2)
- 7th & 8th Grade Technology Teacher
About the Role:
General Education Teachers provide high-quality instruction aligned with Illinois learning standards while fostering an engaging, supportive, and inclusive classroom environment. In this role, you will collaborate with fellow educators, administrators, and families to help students reach their academic and personal potential.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver engaging, standards-based instruction.
- Foster a positive, inclusive classroom environment that supports diverse learners.
- Assess student progress and use data to guide instructional decisions.
- Differentiate instruction to meet individual student needs.
- Collaborate with colleagues, administrators, and families to support student success.
- Maintain effective classroom management and promote positive student behavior.
- Participate in team meetings, professional development, and school-wide initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
- Appropriate Illinois endorsement for the subject area being taught.
- Strong classroom management, communication, and collaboration skills.
- Passion for student learning and academic achievement.
- Previous classroom experience preferred but not required.
If you're passionate about making a difference in students' lives and are looking for your next teaching opportunity in Lake County, Illinois, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more about these exciting openings with Onward Education!
About Onward Education
Onward Education is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider. We work with K-12 schools to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Inclusive Hiring Practices
We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at info@onwardedu.com.
Employment Eligibility
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.
Benefits
We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Education is a drug-free workplace.
Virtual Interview Process
To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Alex.com, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive a text or email invitation from Alex, our virtual interviewer, to learn more about your qualifications.
To learn more about the platform, visit https://www.alex.com/.
Job Seeker Scam Alert
We’ve become aware of fraudulent recruiters impersonating Onward Education representatives to collect personal or financial information from potential job seekers. Please be advised, we will only communicate with our talent through verified email addresses such as @onwardedu and will never reach out through Gmail or any other public domains. You can learn more about potential threats and how to protect yourself by visiting our job seeker scam alert page.
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