Educator Jobs in Illinois
Educator jobs in Illinois are concentrated in Chicago, Springfield, and Rockford, where Chicago Public Schools, the University of Illinois system, and DeVry University maintain large and steady hiring operations. Demand runs from early childhood and special education specialists to curriculum developers and instructional coaches at the secondary and post-secondary levels. Illinois consistently ranks among the most active markets in the Midwest for education professionals, with openings at every career stage. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Job Requisition ID: 60084
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR - 36430
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460/month; Full Range $6,460-$9,337 /month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 535 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
This position functions as a public health educator for the women’s healthline. The position responsibilities are include, but are not limited to: answering calls, returning messages, providing referrals to programs, researching topics and questions from callers to provide the most accurate and useful information, provide health education in a variety of modes (verbal, written, individual, group education and more), data tracking and more, this position also updates facts sheets and other health education materials for heatlhline callers, grantees and other outreach events. Also, collaborate with other public health staff when necessary to general and emergency public health information requests.
Benefits Statement
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
- 13-14 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions
- Under direction, confers with the Division Chief regarding efforts to develop and utilize available resources/services for healthline callers and all office-wide community outreach, including, but not limited to.
- Collects data, develops and maintains up-to-date fact sheets and other educational materials for distribution to callers and more.
- Answers Women’s Health line and advises callers of appropriate referrals.
- Works with grant programs, planning, executing and evaluating day to day operations.
- Compiles summary reports of helpline activities; evaluates the program trends, needs and capabilities based on summary statistics.
- Consults and collaborates with state, federal and private organizations for current information on topics of potential interest to callers.
- Participates in workshops and training seminars to expand present knowledge of issues pertaining to women’s health.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a Master’s degree in Public Health Education or a related area or requires certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
- Additionally, requires one (1) year professional experience in public health education or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, theory and social aspects of health education.
- One (1)-year professional experience in public health, women’s and family health or a related field.
- One (1)-year experience communicating both verbally and in writing.
- One (1)-year experience answering and responding to callers.
- One (1)-year experience planning, organizing and conducting a comprehensive public health education program.
- One (1)-year experience with grant applications, fiscal and program reports.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to transport materials to classes, presentations, exhibit opportunities and outreach events.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requires or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents Additional Documents section for each application.
Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514 for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.
Sponsorship for Employment
The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information
In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Job Requisition ID: 60084
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: 11/17/2026
Agency: Department of Public Health
Class Title: PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATOR - 36430
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,460/month; Full Range $6,460-$9,337 /month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 535 W Jefferson St, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: DPH.HRRecruiter@illinois.gov
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
This position functions as a public health educator for the women’s healthline. The position responsibilities are include, but are not limited to: answering calls, returning messages, providing referrals to programs, researching topics and questions from callers to provide the most accurate and useful information, provide health education in a variety of modes (verbal, written, individual, group education and more), data tracking and more, this position also updates facts sheets and other health education materials for heatlhline callers, grantees and other outreach events. Also, collaborate with other public health staff when necessary to general and emergency public health information requests.
Benefits Statement
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
- Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
- Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
- Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
- Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
- 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
- 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
- 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
- 13-14 paid holidays per year
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Essential Functions
- Under direction, confers with the Division Chief regarding efforts to develop and utilize available resources/services for healthline callers and all office-wide community outreach, including, but not limited to.
- Collects data, develops and maintains up-to-date fact sheets and other educational materials for distribution to callers and more.
- Answers Women’s Health line and advises callers of appropriate referrals.
- Works with grant programs, planning, executing and evaluating day to day operations.
- Compiles summary reports of helpline activities; evaluates the program trends, needs and capabilities based on summary statistics.
- Consults and collaborates with state, federal and private organizations for current information on topics of potential interest to callers.
- Participates in workshops and training seminars to expand present knowledge of issues pertaining to women’s health.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a Master’s degree in Public Health Education or a related area or requires certification as a Certified Health Education Specialist by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing.
- Additionally, requires one (1) year professional experience in public health education or related field.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of the principles, theory and social aspects of health education.
- One (1)-year professional experience in public health, women’s and family health or a related field.
- One (1)-year experience communicating both verbally and in writing.
- One (1)-year experience answering and responding to callers.
- One (1)-year experience planning, organizing and conducting a comprehensive public health education program.
- One (1)-year experience with grant applications, fiscal and program reports.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires ability to transport materials to classes, presentations, exhibit opportunities and outreach events.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requires or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $1.8 Billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,400 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury.
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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Educator Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- lululemon18
- Endeavor Health9
- Right at School9
- UChicago Medicine6
- Evanston/Skokie School District 655
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in educator jobs across Illinois.
- Holds a valid Illinois Educator License issued by the Illinois State Board of Education
- Completed a state-approved teacher preparation program from an accredited institution
- Passed the edTPA performance assessment or required Illinois Licensure Testing System exams
- Demonstrated experience in classroom instruction, curriculum development, or instructional design
- Proficient with learning management systems and educational technology tools used in Illinois districts
- Strong communication skills and ability to differentiate instruction for diverse student populations
Educator Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a educator in Illinois?
You become a licensed educator in Illinois by earning a bachelor's degree in education or a content area, completing an Illinois State Board of Education-approved teacher preparation program, and passing the required Illinois Licensure Testing System exams. After completing student teaching, you apply for an Illinois Educator License through the ISBE Educator Licensure Information System. Some candidates also complete the edTPA performance assessment required for initial licensure in Illinois.
Which companies hire educators in Illinois?
Employers hiring educators in Illinois right now include lululemon, Endeavor Health, and Right at School, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's large public school districts, community college networks, and major universities create consistent year-round demand across the state.
Which Illinois cities have the most educator jobs?
Chicago, Naperville, and Evanston have the most educator openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates hiring due to the size of Chicago Public Schools and the density of colleges and universities in the metro area, while Springfield and Rockford anchor demand downstate through their public school districts, community colleges, and regional university campuses.
Are there remote educator jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're less common than in other fields, since most educator roles involve direct, in-person instruction. About 20% of educator openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting growing demand in online and blended learning programs. Curriculum development, instructional design, and online course facilitation are the sub-areas where remote arrangements are most frequently offered.
How can I get hired as a educator in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing a student teaching placement through an Illinois State Board of Education-approved program, which directly connects candidates to district hiring pipelines. Chicago Public Schools and the City Colleges of Chicago run new teacher residency and paraprofessional-to-teacher pipeline programs designed for candidates building their credentials. Starting as a substitute teacher, instructional aide, or tutor at an Illinois district gives you classroom hours and internal visibility. Completing your Illinois Educator License early, even before your first full-time posting, puts you ahead of candidates who finish the credential after applying.
Where can I find and apply to educator jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to educator jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across districts, colleges, and education organizations throughout the state. Search the listings to find roles that match your license endorsement, grade level, or subject area, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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