Primary School Teacher – January 2027 Start

Job overview

The Primary School Teacher – January 2027 Start role is an onsite, full-time position in Chicago, IL, with an annual salary of $65,316–$88,584. The position starts January 4, 2027. Meridian Charter Schools’ teachers support student academic progress and achievement in line with school goals. The teacher delivers standards-aligned instruction, assesses student learning, and adjusts teaching strategies to support varied learning styles and needs. The role also builds productive relationships with students, families, and colleagues and contributes to curriculum, student support, and school-improvement work.

What you'll do

• Implement research-based curriculum and instructional models
• plan and deliver standards-aligned lessons and materials
• establish learning expectations and objectives
• use technology and varied resources to differentiate instruction
• monitor student progress and adjust strategies
• assess learning and provide feedback and opportunities for reassessment
• maintain accurate student records
• manage classroom behavior
• communicate with students and families
• participate in meetings, curriculum development, instructional coaching, and school-improvement activities.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

primary school teacher

chicago il

meridian charter schools

full-time

january 2027 start

$65,316–$88,584/year

standards-aligned instruction

lesson planning

student assessment

differentiated instruction

classroom management

family communication

curriculum development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

January 4, 2027 start date; annual salary range of $65,316–$88,584.

About the employer

Meridian Charter Schools is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.