Pre-K Teacher

LEARN Charter School Network • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

LEARN Charter School Network is a network of tuition-free public elementary and middle schools serving students in grades PK–8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Its mission is to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN seeks professionals committed to transforming public education and fostering environments where staff feel supported, respected, and appreciated.

The Pre-K Teacher is responsible for the daily operation of their classroom and for providing high-quality instruction to all students. The role involves maintaining a supportive, community-based classroom, building ongoing relationships with students’ families, staff, and community members, and maintaining high expectations for students. Teachers use LEARN’s Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) approach to support students’ academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that reduce barriers to learning.

The position is based primarily in a busy, active classroom and school environment. Teachers supervise children, maintain classroom equipment and furniture, and may attend school-sponsored events, field trips, meetings, and professional development. The role requires frequent movement indoors and outdoors, including stairs, and physical activity such as standing, bending, reaching, walking, kneeling, and lifting or carrying children and equipment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.
• Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate (PEL or ELS APE) and Birth–3rd Grade Endorsement, or a Gateway Level 5 qualification.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement.
• Demonstrated record of living LEARN’s Core Values.
• Must be highly qualified according to ISBE.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.
• One or more years of teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate the classroom on a daily basis and provide high-quality instruction to all students.
• Effectively implement instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills and contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Use data to improve instruction and student achievement.
• Implement instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks.
• Differentiate instruction to meet students’ varied academic and social needs.
• Provide a positive learning environment that promotes thinking.
• Collaborate with peers to grow professionally, enhance the instructional environment, and meet school-wide goals.
• Maintain professional working relationships with parents, staff, and community members.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Supervise children at all times and clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/Director.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness benefits, including online mental health support and free on-site COVID testing.
• Paid vacation, personal days, and holidays, including five days off every 23 days in a school year.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Paid life insurance.
• 403(b) contribution with 4.5% matching, as eligible.
• Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) or Teacher Retirement System (TRS).
• Ongoing professional development, including mentor teachers and support for new teachers, coaching and coaching meetings, and weekly professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level