5th Grade Teacher, Maternity Leave

Job overview

The 5th Grade Teacher, Maternity Leave role is onsite at CICS Lloyd Bond in Chicago, Illinois; the listing is based in Riverdale, IL. Starting salary for certified teachers is $70,000. This regular full-time position starts in January 2027. Distinctive Schools creates welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. The teacher delivers standards-aligned instruction, assesses student progress, and adjusts teaching to support mastery. The role also builds a safe, inclusive classroom community and communicates with students and families to advance student growth and achievement.

What you'll do

• Deliver engaging instruction aligned to grade-level standards and core curriculum
• prepare lessons and use checks for understanding, student work, and assessments to adjust instruction
• maintain accurate student progress records
• analyze assessment data and respond to learning needs
• participate in professional development, meetings, coaching, and mentoring
• maintain classroom routines and a welcoming environment
• build relationships and communicate with students and families
• collaborate with colleagues and use restorative approaches to behavior management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

5th grade teacher

maternity leave

chicago il

cics lloyd bond

distinctive schools

regular full-time

january 2027 start

grade-level instruction

student assessment

classroom culture

illinois educator license

$70,000 starting salary for certified teachers

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 25+ paid holidays, upfront sick leave, accrual-based personal time bank, 12 weeks paid family leave, medical, dental and vision coverage, 403(b) match, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and gym and wellness discounts.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree, content area endorsement, and an Illinois Professional Educator License or proof of enrollment in a teacher certification program within 30 days of employment. Benefits include 25+ paid holidays, sick leave, personal time, 12 weeks paid family leave, healthcare, 403(b) match, professional development, tuition reimbursement, and wellness discounts.

About the employer

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