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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.

• 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

• 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

• Music Teacher (K-2) - Music Endorsement Required
• Library Media Teacher (K-2)
• 7th & 8th Grade Technology Teacher

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.

• 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.

• 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!

• • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

• • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.