Winnetka, Illinois, United States · On-site
$45k–$72k/yr
Elementary Education Teacher - Hyde Park Day School (Northfield Campus) Salary: $45,000-$72,000 | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM | Full-Time Hyde Park Day School (HPDS) is the leading educational program in the Chicago m…
Skills: Elementary Education, Specialized Instructional Strategies, Differentiated Learning, Classroom Management, Individualized Attention
Winnetka, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The teacher will provide specialized instruction to bright students with learning disabilities in a structured, small-group environment. Responsibilities include collaborating with a clinical team to implement comprehensive learning plans and utilizing assistive technology to enhance student engagement.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and have experience in elementary education or core secondary content. Experience with Orton-Gillingham instruction is preferred but not required.
Hyde Park Day School (HPDS) is the leading educational program in the Chicago metropolitan area dedicated exclusively to bright students with learning disabilities. We are currently seeking a passionate, patient, and dedicated Elementary Education Teacher to join our Northfield Campus. If you are motivated by the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, teach in a supportive and structured environment, and focus your energy on instruction-not bureaucracy-this is the role for you.
At HPDS, we believe every student deserves the chance to reach their full potential. Our students, ages 6 to 15, have average to above‑average intelligence but require specialized instructional strategies to succeed academically. Unlike traditional learning environments, we admit only students with moderate to severe learning disabilities and screen for behavioral and emotional concerns-ensuring classrooms are focused, supportive, and designed for success.
Our mission is rooted deeply in empowerment. We provide a safe, nurturing environment where students can build self-esteem, develop essential learning strategies, and rediscover the joy of learning. As part of our team, you will play a central role in guiding students through this transformative experience.
What sets HPDS apart is our commitment to ensuring teachers have the tools, staff support, and instructional structure they need to excel. Teachers at HPDS enjoy:
If you are committed to evidence‑based practice and appreciate the opportunity to work in a well‑resourced, supportive school, you will thrive at HPDS.
HPDS offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package for all full‑time employees, including:
We believe in investing in our educators because they are the heart of our school.
Hyde Park Day School is more than a workplace-it is a community of educators and clinicians dedicated to changing academic trajectories for students who need it most. Our school is uniquely structured so teachers can truly teach, grow professionally, and experience the joy of watching students succeed in ways they never thought possible.
If this sounds like the opportunity you've been searching for, we'd love to meet you. Please complete an application so we can review your information. We look forward to welcoming you to our exceptional team.
Transforming the lives of bright children with learning disabilities
Hyde Park Day School is the leading Chicago-area, full-day grade school specializing in the needs of children of average to superior intelligence who have learning disabilities such as dyslexia and language impairments. The mission of Hyde Park Day School is to provide these students an innovative and comprehensive educational model that will help prepare them for a successful transition to public or private schools in their home community. Founded over 17 years ago, the school currently supports students at a Chicago and North Suburban campus. Since its founding, it has enabled 413 students to successfully transition back to schools in their home community.
Offices: 6254 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL 60637, US · 1980 Old Willow Road, Northfield, IL 60093, US · 13860 S Main St, Lemont, Illinois 60439, US
Transforming the lives of bright children with learning disabilities
Hyde Park Day School is the leading Chicago-area, full-day grade school specializing in the needs of children of average to superior intelligence who have learning disabilities such as dyslexia and language impairments. The mission of Hyde Park Day School is to provide these students an innovative and comprehensive educational model that will help prepare them for a successful transition to public or private schools in their home community. Founded over 17 years ago, the school currently supports students at a Chicago and North Suburban campus. Since its founding, it has enabled 413 students to successfully transition back to schools in their home community.
Offices: 6254 S. Ellis, Chicago, IL 60637, US · 1980 Old Willow Road, Northfield, IL 60093, US · 13860 S Main St, Lemont, Illinois 60439, US
