Preschool for All Teacher/Family Support Specialist

The Learning Tree • West Dundee, IL

15d • $50,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Learning Tree in Elgin is seeking Preschool/PreK Teachers to support our Illinois Preschool for All (PFA) Program! Our mission is to be a nurturing environment for young children trusted by parents. We accomplish this by focusing on the needs of our children through age-appropriate educational activities in a fun, loving, and safe setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and Professional Educator License with ECE endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning experiences in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, social-emotional development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children.
• Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction of children with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction designed to meet individual needs of children.
• Enrich educational program through study trips to community resources and through classroom visits. Share and interpret these experiences with children and parents.
• Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, newsletters, home visits, and individual parent conferences.
• Provide appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable child behavior, attitudes, and social skills.

Benefits

• Paid Training and Professional Development
• Staff and Community Events
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off 40 hours of PTO roll over to following year
• Benefits that focus on Family and Employee Wellness (health, dental, vision)
• 401(K) with Employer Match
• Teacher Referral Bonuses
• Advancement Opportunities
• Staff Appreciation throughout the Year
• Fun Staff Swag and Give-a-Ways

What This Job Offers

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