Pre-K Teacher

LEARN Charter School Network • Chicago, IL

1d • $51,500 - $68,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Pre-K Teacher is responsible for the daily operation of a classroom and for providing high-quality instruction to all students. The role creates a supportive, community-based classroom environment and cultivates ongoing relationships with students’ families, staff, and community members. LEARN uses a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) and works to support scholars’ academic and social-emotional needs while removing barriers to learning. The ideal candidate has a record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students.

The position is based primarily in a general classroom and school environment. Teachers supervise children throughout the day and may attend organization-sponsored events and meetings, including field trips and network professional development. The role includes physical activity such as carrying children and equipment, cleaning and maintaining classroom equipment and furniture, and moving with children indoors and outdoors throughout the building or community.

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 Gateway Level 5.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement.
• Demonstrated record of living LEARN’s Core Values.
• Highly Qualified according to ISBE Preferred.

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.
• Implement instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results.
• Use effective classroom management to contribute to a positive learning environment.
• Collaborate with peers to grow professionally, enhance instruction, and meet school-wide goals.
• Use data to improve instruction and student achievement.
• Implement instructional activities aligned with curricular guidelines and frameworks.
• Differentiate instruction to meet students’ varied academic and social needs.
• Provide a positive learning environment that promotes thinking.
• Maintain professional working relationships with parents.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/Director.
• Participate in professional development opportunities.
• Supervise children at all times, including during activities and situations occurring simultaneously.
• Clean and maintain classroom equipment and furniture.
• Attend organization-sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Wellness benefits, including online mental health support and free on-site COVID testing.
• Paid vacation, personal days, and paid 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 for all teachers, and weekly professional development.

What This Job Offers

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