Elementary Education Teacher Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does an Elementary Education Teacher make in Chicago, IL? The average Elementary Education Teacher salary in Chicago, IL is $61,784 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $51,649 and $75,351. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Christian School Elementary Physical Education Teacher

East Hill Christian School - Pensacola , FL

Job summary As the Elementary Physical Education Teacher at East Hill Christian School, you will play a vital role in promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among elementary students. This position ...

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Elementary Educator - Gr. 1 Teacher - Gr. 2 Teacher

LAS VEGAS DAY SCHOOL - Las Vegas , NV

Come work for a school that values our employees like family and provides the finest education to ... Company Description Las Vegas Day School was the first private, non-denominational elementary ...

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Special Education Teacher - Elementary School Age

The Help Group - Los Angeles , CA

SEEKING SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER With a Passion for working with Elementary Students - SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE! Do you have impeccable listening skills, compassion and patience for children with ...

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Elementary MLL (Multilingual Learner) Teacher Leave Replacement

UP Education Network - Dorchester , MA

MLL (Multilingual Learner) Teacher Leave Replacement SY24-25 G rade Level: Elementary Start Date ... Boston, MA About UP Education Network UP Education Network operates three schools in Boston ...

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SY24-25 Elementary School Teacher - Lower Elementary (K-2nd)

Rocky Mountain Prep - Denver , CO

As a Lead Teacher, you will be held accountable for some of these goals. Role Mission To ensure all ... Education Requirements: Bachelor's and/or master's degree (any subject) Completion of CDE READ Act ...

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Elementary Science Teacher

CalWest Educators Placement - Beverly Hills , CA

CalWest's client school in the Greater Los Angeles area is seeking an Elementary Science Teacher to ... commitment to ongoing education * Motivated to improve the school as a whole, sharing best ...

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What does an Elementary Education Teacher do?

Common responsibilities of an Elementary Education Teacher

Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.

November 10, 2022

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned.

December 02, 2022

Attend and participate in faculty meetings, required professional development, and/or any other meetings required by campus or district administration.

March 09, 2023

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of elementary curriculum, development and program evaluation and show evidence of how the content can be organized into lessons for elementary students.

March 10, 2023

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct, and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

March 17, 2023

Monitors the effectiveness of learning activities and modifies the pace and content of instruction as needed to achieve unit and lesson objectives.

March 20, 2023

Maintains communication with teachers, other school personnel, and parents/guardians to enhance cooperative action which will meet the educational needs of students.

April 11, 2023

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.

May 16, 2023

Plans and delivers developmentally appropriate curriculum using district curriculum and develops individualized educational plan (IEPs) for students with developmental delays and other disabilities.

May 21, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Elementary Education Teacher in Chicago, IL

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61784

What is the average salary for Elementary Education Teacher in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elementary Education Teacher in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Elementary Education Teacher ranges from $51,649 to $75,351 with the average base salary of $61,784. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,649 to $75,351 with the average total cash compensation of $61,784.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$61,784	$51,649 - $75,351
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$61,784	$51,649 - $75,351

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Elementary Education Teacher Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,939 - $75,775	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,939 - $75,775	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,880 - $75,689	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,919 - $75,746	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $51,919 - $75,746	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $50,757 - $74,050	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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