Pre-K Teacher

Illinois Association Of School • Calumet City, IL

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About The Position

The primary duties of the classroom teacher is to develop lessons plans and deliver engaging, differentiated instruction that is aligned with the curriculum. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Early Learning Standards, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, and research related to learning. The classroom teacher collaborates with other teachers, professional staff, and administrators in addressing a variety of instructional issues. A classroom teacher communicates with students; parents/guardians regarding instructional programs and student progress. The classroom teacher is responsible for creating an environment of respect and rapport, and establishing a culture for learning in which safety and order is the norm. District 155 expects teacher candidates to be child-centered professionals with a high degree of energy, flexibility, and initiative. Expectations are that teachers are clear verbal and written communicators, have well-developed interpersonal skills, practice reflective teaching, and seek continuous self-improvement.

Requirements

• Current and valid PEL in early childhood with ECT approval code with ESL endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Teaching reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, music, technology, and/or other assigned subject areas to pupils in a classroom utilizing concepts and pedagogy adopted by the Board and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructing pupils in citizenship and subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Developing lesson plans and instructional materials and providing individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translating lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishing and maintaining standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluating pupils' academic and social growth, keeping appropriate records, and preparing progress reports.
• Communicating with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil' progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifying pupil needs and cooperating with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude and learning problems.
• Creating an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintaining professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and/or self-selected professional growth activities.
• Maintaining accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Selecting and requisitioning books and instructional aids; maintaining required inventory records.
• Supervising pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Participating in curriculum development programs.
• Participating in faculty committees and sponsorship of pupil activities.
• Being a full participant as an instructor and team member in the implementation of intervention strategies, differentiation and interventions.
• Other duties as assigned by Administration.

Benefits

• Commensurate with salary scheduled and experience as defined within the teacher's contract.
• Competitive benefits package.

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