Preschool Teacher

Purpose: Create a flexible PFA program and developmentally appropriate class environment conducive to children's learning and personal growth. Facilitate the development of communication abilities, attitudes, skills, and knowledge in alignment with Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS). Foster strong connections between home and school and cultivate positive relationships with parents and staff.

Qualifications: Hold a current, registered Professional Educator License endorsed in Early Childhood Education or a PEL with ECE endorsement, along with one of the following endorsements: provisional educator, alternative provisional educator, resident teacher, or visiting international educator. Alternatively, hold a current ECE Gateways level 5 credential.

Responsibilities for Teachers:

• Provide learning experiences across various subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, and social-emotional development.
• Develop instructional materials suitable for diverse learners.
• Cultivate self-awareness and family and community understanding in each child.
• Conduct ongoing observation and assessment of children's progress.
• Provide individualized and small-group instruction.
• Coordinate with assistants, parents, and volunteers.
• Develop parent engagement activities.
• Maintain regular communication with parents.
• Reinforce acceptable behavior and social skills.
• Collaborate with colleagues to address health, attitude, and learning issues.
• Create an effective learning environment.
• Pursue professional development.
• Participate in curriculum development.
• Maintain a conducive classroom environment.
• Carry out routine duties, including supervision.
• Assess children's development through records.
• Manage classroom resources.
• Coordinate with teaching assistants.
• Perform other relevant tasks as required.