ELA Teacher in Bensenville, IL

Step into a dynamic educational environment as a Middle School English Language Arts (ELA) Teacher in a bilingual classroom setting. This full-time, contract opportunity, located near Bensenville, IL, focuses on supporting students in both English and Spanish as they engage with engaging, standards-aligned ELA curriculum. As part of a dual-language program, youll foster literacy, critical thinking, and language development for a diverse population of learners.

• Hold a valid state teaching license with a Middle School ELA endorsement
• Possess Bilingual Certification or Endorsement (Spanish/English)
• Demonstrated experience working with middle school students
• Background in delivering instruction within a bilingual or dual-language framework
• Strong communication skills and a passion for culturally responsive teaching
• Ability to adapt instructional strategies to diverse learning needs

• Deliver high-quality ELA instruction to middle school students in both English and Spanish
• Develop lesson plans utilizing evidence-based strategies to support bilingual learners
• Assess student progress regularly, providing differentiated support as needed
• Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the dual-language program curriculum
• Establish a positive, inclusive classroom environment that encourages all students to achieve
• Engage with families as partners in student learning, providing updates and support

This contract role allows you to make a measurable impact in students academic journeys while developing your own bilingual and instructional skills. Youll work standard school hours, providing consistency and work-life balance throughout the assignment.

Compensation for this position ranges from $22.87 to $42.87. 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.