ESL Gen Ed Teacher - Waukegan, IL

Bachelor’s degree in Education, valid state Teaching license or certification, and 1+ years Teaching experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

A full-semester contract teaching opportunity is available for a skilled ESL educator at an elementary school in Waukegan, IL. This role focuses on delivering high-quality English as a Second Language instruction to young learners, fostering language development and academic growth in an engaging classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement ESL curriculum tailored to elementary students language proficiency levels.
• Utilize diverse instructional strategies to support language acquisition and literacy skills.
• Assess student progress regularly and adapt lessons to meet diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with fellow educators, administrators, and families to promote student success.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom atmosphere that encourages student participation.

Desired Qualifications:

• Valid ESL or TESOL certification or equivalent credential.
• Experience teaching English language learners in an elementary school setting.
• Strong understanding of second language acquisition and effective ESL teaching methodologies.
• Excellent munication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to build rapport with students, parents, and colleagues.

Location:

• Elementary school setting in Waukegan, Illinois.

Benefits:

• Full-semester contract providing focused teaching experience.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to students language development during critical learning years.
• Collaborative and supportive educational environment.

This position offers a dedicated teaching assignment for a full semester, providing an excellent platform to make a meaningful impact on young learners mastering English. Interested candidates with the appropriate ESL teaching background are encouraged to apply to help foster students academic and linguistic growth.

pensation for this position ranges from $27.87 to $47.87. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.