English Teacher Jobs in Forest Park, IL

An English Teacher in secondary education is responsible for planning and delivering lessons that help students develop their reading comprehension, writing, and literary analysis skills. They prepare coursework, assign and correct homework, and assess students through exams and essays. English Teachers also foster critical thinking and discussion by introducing students to a wide range of texts from various genres and periods. They play a significant role in preparing students for college level English and ensuring their literacy skills are refined for the professional workplace. Besides, they may also provide additional support for students who are struggling, and work collaboratively with parents and other educators to enhance students' learning experience.

To be successful as an English Teacher, one should possess strong communication and organizational skills. They must have excellent command on English language and grammar, and be able to engage and motivate students. They should be creative, patient, and have a deep understanding of the learning needs and abilities of students at different ages. A Bachelor's degree in English or a related field is typically required, and most schools also require a teaching certification. Prior experience as a Teaching Assistant or a Tutor can be beneficial. Some professionals might work as a Substitute Teacher, gaining classroom experience and improving their teaching skills, before moving into a full-time English Teacher role.

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High School ELA Teacher SY 25/26 - Downtown Campus

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 20 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 20 hours ago

We provide diverse types of learning experiences such as Socratic seminars, small group instruction, hands-on labs and collaborative student projects. Team teaching is core to our model....

Middle School ELA Teacher (2025-2026SY)

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

All teachers engage in individual and team deep intellectual preparation and lesson plans aligned to grade-level standards that use the core curriculum....

Dual Language Teacher

  • East Chicago, IN (24 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago
  • East Chicago, IN (24 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 1 day ago

content areas in the target language (language arts, math, social studies, science) using the Indiana Academic Standards....

25-26 SY - Middle School ELA Teacher & 6th Grade Homeroom Teacher - St. Helen Catholic School - Chicago - VIC. II

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

25-26 SY - Middle School ELA Teacher - St. Leonard School - Berwyn - VIC. III

  • Berwyn, IL (3 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago
  • Berwyn, IL (3 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 2 days ago

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

English Teacher - 0.4 FTE

  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago
  • Arlington Heights, IL (18 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 4 days ago

Develop and implement comprehensive lesson plans aligned with district curriculum and state standards....

25-26 SY - Middle School ELA Teacher - St. Stanislaus Kostka Academy - West Town - VIC. III

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 5 days ago

Visit School Website Catholic School Search The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of...

Alternative High School - English Teacher

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 7 days ago

ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL - ENGLISH TEACHER OLIVE HARVEY COLLEGE Olive Harvey Middle College is an Alternative High School within the Youth Connection Charter School Network, open to eligible youth between...

25-26 SY - 6th Grade/Middle School ELA Teacher - St. John the Evangelist - Streamwood - VIC. I

  • Streamwood, IL (21 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago
  • Streamwood, IL (21 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 9 days ago

Visit School Website Zip Code 60107 The Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic schools serve more than 40,000 students in 150+ elementary and high schools in Cook and Lake counties. It is one of the...

Spanish Dual Language Teacher- ELA and Social Studies

  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Naperville, IL (17 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

Openings as of 4/12/2025 Spanish Dual Language Teacher- ELA and Social Studies JobID: 8198 Position Type: Junior High Teaching/Language Arts - Dual Language Spanish Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: 2...

.4 English Teacher

  • Hinsdale, IL (7 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Hinsdale, IL (7 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

.4 English Teacher JobID: 2780 Position Type: High School Teaching/English Date Posted: 4/8/2025 Location: Hinsdale South High School Date Available: 25/26 SY Closing Date: Until Filled Additional Information...

English Teacher .9 FTE

  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

The candidate must be a strong collaborator with colleagues as all English teachers work on course teams to implement instruction and respond to student needs....

Spanish Dual Language Teacher- ELA and Social Studies

  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago
  • Wheaton, IL (15 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 10 days ago

High Jefferson Date Available: 08/11/2025 District:   Naperville Community Unit School District 203    Job Title: Spanish Dual Language Teacher- ELA and Social Studies FTE: 1.0 Eligible...

World Language Teacher (K-8 Spanish)

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Responsible for instructional planning, including, but not limited to, providing written lesson plans and preparation in accordance with the objectives of the instructional program...

High School ELA Teacher - SY 25/26 Belmont Campus

  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago
  • Chicago, IL (8 miles from Forest Park, IL)
  • 14 days ago

We provide diverse types of learning experiences such as Socratic seminars, small group instruction, hands-on labs and collaborative student projects. Team teaching is core to our model....

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Salary for English Teacher Jobs in Forest Park, IL

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireSecondaryTeachers research efforts.

Highest Education Level

English Teachers in Forest Park, IL offer the following education background
Master's Degree
46.8%
Bachelor's Degree
24.6%
Doctorate Degree
21.4%
High School or GED
2.9%
Associate's Degree
1.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
Some High School
0.4%
Some College
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by English Teachers in Forest Park, IL
Less than 1 year
34.2%
1-2 years
26.3%
None
18.7%
2-4 years
12.7%
6-8 years
5.1%
10+ years
3.0%


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