5th Grade Teacher - FTE

5th Grade Teacher - 1.0 FTE  School Year)

Champaign Unit 4 School District, Champaign, IL

• Position Type: Elementary and PreK-8 School Teaching (Licensed)/Intermediate Grades
• Date Posted: 1/14/2026
• Location: Dr. Howard Elementary
• Date Available: August 2026

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

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Teaching Endorsement
• Valid Elementary Education Teaching Certification
• Experience in elementary school teaching

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Elementary Teaching Endorsement
• Valid Elementary Education Teaching Certification
• Experience in elementary school teaching

• 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.

• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Life insurance

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted any time after January 16, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP.

• This position is for the upcoming school year.

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities including twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, an 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 Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world‑class entertainment. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown, shopping, 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.