Help high school students reach their potential with a license to teach at the secondary level in English, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Social Science.
To address a statewide teacher shortage, a piece of new legislation in Illinois called the Public Act 101-0443, was signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker. This legislation phases in the minimum salary increases for full-time teachers, starting from $32,076 for the 2020-2021 school year and reaching $40,000 by the 2023-2024 school year (Illinois General Assembly) (The Lansing Journal) (RiverBender).
Your role as a teacher will support thousands of students in the most formative years of their lives. Additionally, obtaining a teaching license opens doors to various career advancement opportunities and benefits, such as tenure, professional development, and potential leadership roles within schools.