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POSITION TITLE:

Bilingual Preschool Teacher

BUILDING(S):
Early Childhood Center

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Days and salary as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. See page 4 of the posting for salary schedule

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Building Principal or Designee

START DATE:

August 2026

JOB

• Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university and be properly certified to meet Illinois Teaching License Standards.
• A Professional Educator License (PEL) with early childhood endorsement required and Bilingual endorsement required or an Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) with Bilingual Endorsement and proof of program enrollment and passing of content area exam required.
• Knowledge of Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Displays quality work through accuracy and attention to detail.
• Committed to continuous improvement and data based decision-making.
• Effective written, verbal and technology based communication skills.
• Works effectively and productively as a member of a team.
• Ability to work with a linguistically and culturally diverse public.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessment and diagnosis, diagnostic tools and research related to learning.

• Teach and design courses in the subject area utilizing the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards and Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale, curricula and materials provided by the Preschool For All Grant.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning with an emphasis given to language and literacy development, acceptable student behavior, attitudes and social skills.
• Design units of study with goals and objectives suitable for verbal or visual instruction of children with a wide range of mental, physical and emotional maturity in compliance with the PFA grant guidelines.
• Engage the learners in differentiated learning experiences appropriate to their skill levels and developmental needs and adapt curriculum as needed based on the identified needs of the students.
• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of learners in individual or small group instruction.
• Monitor and oversee services provided by teacher assistants assigned to classroom.
• Develop and submit data-driven lesson plans, as required.
• Collaborate with special education instructors and/or related services, applicable, to maintain accurate, complete and correct general education and special education records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.
• Administer and/or monitor state, district and local assessments, as required, providing ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child’s progress and growth.
• Submit reports to the appropriate person(s), as required.
• Complete and submit paperwork and reports in a timely fashion to ensure compliance to all district, local, state and federal guidelines.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality and personal flexibility in all areas.
• Communicate with parents, administrators and all other applicable school personnel the student’s academic, social/emotional progress and accommodations.
• Develop activities for parents that promote parent participation and involvement in education activities provided for their children.
• Participate in program development, and in the selection of materials and equipment to support and supplement instruction.
• Direct and supervise students, implement MTSS and maintain and document discipline both in and out of the classroom during the assigned workday.
• Use subject matter knowledge, teaching and learning, best practices for ELL instruction and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
• Exhibit legal and ethical behavior in professional practice; follow and implement all district rules, regulations, practices and policies.
• Continuously improve professional…