--- title: "Teacher Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/teacher/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/teacher/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/teacher/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- Teacher market brief · Chicago, IL # Teacher Jobs in Chicago, IL 1,061 teacher openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 201 employers, led by Simeon Career Academy, CPS, and Distinctive Schools. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440–$65,000 a year (median $47,898), from the 52% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Teacher markets](/jobs/teacher) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 1,061 : Live teacher openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 201 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $47,898 : 52% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/teacher/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)183 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/teacher/locations/chicago-il/mid-level)15 jobs Senior3 jobs [Lead+](/jobs/teacher/locations/chicago-il/lead)48 jobs Level coverage is 23%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 1,061 Hiring employers 201 Salary coverage 52% Median experience 2.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 506 103 companies · $41,600 median Established employers 389 51 companies · $67,727 median Top of market 56 19 companies · $91,000 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $37,440 P50 $47,898 P75 $65,000 P90 $95,000 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live teacher listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare teacher opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 1,061 live roles tracked in this market. - 201 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/teacher) ## A practical market plan for Teacher in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 1,061 teacher openings across 201 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Simeon Career Academy is one of the most active visible employers, with 85 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative teacher openings Employer activity · 201 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. Simeon Career AcademyStartups & growing teams85Open roles [![CPS logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cps4jobs.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F03%2Fcropped-512x512-180x180.png&sig=AvonHADt2u8O6uLTbGYqah5yHtK2VbTJuPa_qvdXMJY) CPSEstablished employers74Open roles](/company/cps) Distinctive SchoolsEstablished employers56Open roles [![Indian Prairie School District 204 logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fresources.finalsite.net%2Fimages%2Fv1744839632%2Fipsdorg%2Fwki3gtyyfwf9igffh8z7%2FIndianPrairieSchoolDistrict204favicon.png&sig=k1leuN7cfBGnWJUHOqAp146A1-12tQq_1531_soP5VQ) Indian Prairie School District 204Established employers34Open roles](/company/indian-prairie-school-district-204) Archdiocese of ChicagoStartups & growing teams33Open roles Illinois School District U-46Startups & growing teams27Open roles [![Saint Xavier University logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sxu.edu%2Fandroid-chrome-512x512.png&sig=D_EtGNjnrDl2R0x9ULGinNGJgfoegKilSuk7JR0MIyg) Saint Xavier UniversityEstablished employers26Open roles](/company/saint-xavier-university) The Goddard School of San Francisco (Northern Waterfront), CAStartups & growing teams25Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 1,061 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Music Teacher Store 3201Entry-levelGraton Resort & CasinoAurora, Illinois$31,200](/job/music-teacher-store-3201-at-graton-resort-and-casino-4638a929-2f0d-5424-bc62-67aafc541e18)[Teacher- Math & ScienceLive roleSt Patricks Church Crane RdElgin, Illinois$20,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/teacher-math-and-science-at-st-patricks-church-crane-rd-672ae2b7-8a57-5eeb-ac33-11cdd69a8795)[Trade Substitute InstructorLive roleMTCJoliet, Illinois$45,000Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/trade-substitute-instructor-at-mtc-98f010e4-6be3-5a6e-8644-cadab9aaf808)[Piano and Voice Teacher - Schaumburg, ILLive roleEnsemble Performing ArtsSchaumburg, Illinois$52,000Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/piano-and-voice-teacher-schaumburg-il-at-ensemble-performing-arts-8d940136-4d7d-52d9-af77-a980065a4270)[Special Education Teacher (Long Term Sub)Live roleIndian Prairie School District 204Naperville, Illinois$80,600Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/special-education-teacher-long-term-sub-at-indian-prairie-school-6bc92f1d-b031-544b-b240-e83345e4b1d1)[First (1st) Grade Teacher (Long Term Sub)Live roleIndian Prairie School District 204Aurora, Illinois$80,600Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/first-1st-grade-teacher-long-term-sub-at-indian-prairie-school-86512f36-b763-541c-831c-79ad2d8aba58)[Business Teacher (1 Year Contract Only)Live roleIndian Prairie School District 204Aurora, IllinoisPosted Nov 2, 2026](/job/business-teacher-1-year-contract-only-at-indian-prairie-school-320b7d17-fd70-5fb5-8ac6-c30512530781)[Special Education Teacher (Long Term Sub)Live roleIndian Prairie School District 204Naperville, Illinois$80,600Posted Nov 2, 2026](/job/special-education-teacher-long-term-sub-at-indian-prairie-school-4933ad5d-594a-5f04-9180-21325ec36b4b) #### More teacher openings in Chicago - [Teacher (Math) · CPS](/job/teacher-math-at-cps-453051a0-8a94-57ab-a562-013d1e89a4cc) - [Teacher (Elementary Special Education) · CPS](/job/teacher-elementary-special-education-at-cps-564f06a6-0876-5a65-82d0-7d3ed622b57d) - [SPED Teacher (4-5) · CPS](/job/sped-teacher-4-5-at-cps-e2db09f7-f3fa-543c-bf21-040702c5539f) - [Anticipated Temporary Regular Teacher (6-8 REG Gen Ed) · CPS](/job/anticipated-temporary-regular-teacher-6-8-reg-gen-ed-at-cps-ccb945e0-3f32-5823-abc2-f6b2849d986d) - [Teacher (Elementary Bilingual–Spanish) · CPS](/job/teacher-elementary-bilingual-spanish-at-cps-cc40b42c-1d7f-5487-ad8b-b7d1c877a5b1) - [Teacher (Elementary) · CPS](/job/teacher-elementary-at-cps-410d4e51-3862-500c-a7ed-ab6389891f88) - [Temporary Teacher (9-12 Math) · CPS](/job/temporary-teacher-9-12-math-at-cps-8817acc5-4e67-5bbf-a993-69bc486a6cce) - [Anticipated Temporary Regular Teacher (6-8 REG Gen Ed) · Chicago Public Schools](/job/anticipated-temporary-regular-teacher-6-8-reg-gen-ed-at-chicago-81a9bcee-5063-5d77-ad3b-dd74a3b57a88) - [Teacher (Elementary) · Chicago Public Schools](/job/teacher-elementary-at-chicago-public-schools-23c24a13-afb7-5b99-859b-0991a099b7dc) - [Teacher (Math) · Chicago Public Schools](/job/teacher-math-at-chicago-public-schools-f4ec8c0b-e308-555d-88a5-35aa3b237d51) - [Teacher (Elementary Bilingual–Spanish) · Chicago Public Schools](/job/teacher-elementary-bilingual-spanish-at-chicago-public-schools-e2e9735c-4fa1-5957-a3fa-579a10c274d4) - [Teacher (Elementary Special Education) · Chicago Public Schools](/job/teacher-elementary-special-education-at-chicago-public-schools-0395b0d4-8883-5f73-8aa4-11bf611124cf) - [SPED Teacher (4-5) · Chicago Public Schools](/job/sped-teacher-4-5-at-chicago-public-schools-7c03d2e1-1993-5aa9-87c7-7c1f41fffd98) - [Temporary Teacher (9-12 Math) · Chicago Public Schools](/job/temporary-teacher-9-12-math-at-chicago-public-schools-3269f999-ea13-50db-92c7-5caf993aad22) - [Adjunct Instructor, Accounting · JJC](/job/adjunct-instructor-accounting-at-jjc-641d355a-a0b5-52fa-a47b-b65fa607733c) - [Special Education Teacher (SPED) · Healthpro Heritage, LLC](/job/special-education-teacher-sped-at-healthpro-heritage-llc-1be42d60-b498-5821-8c77-cfb5f26a31e3) [Explore all 1,061 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Teacher+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Teacher jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many teacher jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 1,061 live teacher openings from 201 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do teacher jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $47,898 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $37,440 to $65,000. Based on the 52% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for teacher jobs in Chicago? Simeon Career Academy, CPS, Distinctive Schools, and Indian Prairie School District 204 have the most open teacher roles here right now, out of 201 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Teacher demand around Chicago. 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