Fox River Grove School District 3 seeks a K-4 STEM Teacher for the 2026-27 school year.

District #3 is seeking a dynamic, student focused teacher to facilitate developmentally appropriate STEM learning activities and experiences for K-4 students. Experiences should address a wide range of content and learning styles.  The ideal candidate will collaborate with grade-level teams in order to extend and deepen the learning of classroom content. The ideal candidate will have experience with Project Lead the Way (PLTW) and be well-versed in a Google environment.

This teacher will be a member of our "Specials" team. Fox River Grove School District is a high achieving, student focused learning environment. Total enrollment in District 3 PreK - 8th grade is approximately 425 students.

Our district offers the following benefits:

• Salary:
  • $51,648 Total Creditable Earnings
• Benefits:
  • 14 sick days, 3 of which can be used as personal days
  • Insurance
    • 80% paid BCBS PPO 600 for individual
    • Life Insurance
  • $225/credit hour course reimbursement
  • Workshop/conference money available

All interested candidates for this position must complete an online application.  This posting will remain open until filled.

Please contact Mrs. Rachelle Peters, principal, if you have additional questions at [email protected]

Travel Requirements 
Travels to school district buildings and professional meetings as required. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of current teaching methods and educational pedagogy, as well as differentiates instruction based upon student learning styles.
• Knowledge of elementary school curriculum and concepts.
• Knowledge of data information systems, data analysis and the formulation of action plans.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws regarding education and students.
• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed.
• Ability to organize and coordinate work.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to engage in self-evaluation with regard to performance and professional growth.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
Works in standard office and school building environments. 
                Note:    Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position. 

Qualifications Profile

• Certification/License:
• Illinois State Certification as an Elementary/Middle School Teacher
• Illinois State Certification in Science/Mathematics preferred.

Education

• Bachelors from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to teaching assignment.
• Masters Degree in related area preferred.

Experience
Successful prior teaching experience for the appropriate grade levels a plus. 

FLSA Status:       Exempt