4th Grade Teacher

Overview

To plan, organize and implement an appropriate instructional program in an elementary school learning environment that guides and encourages students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Work is performed under the supervision of the principal.

• Create daily lesson plans that are engaging, educational and exciting for the kids, encouraging them to want to come to school.
• Deliver lesson plans in a way that catches the attention of the students and keeps them occupied and excited about learning.
• Reach school and course-wide performance goals for every student in class.
• Watch closely for students who are struggling with emotional problems, learning disabilities or situations at home, and help them find the resources they need.
• Grade papers and homework regularly to keep students updated on how they are doing and to head any problems off before they become habit.
• Increase educational knowledge and stay up to date on new methods by joining professional organizations, attending continuing education courses and attending regular training sessions for teachers.
• Weave goals, competencies and objectives into lesson plans in ways that directly apply to the student’s life.
• Offer praise and encouragement to students when they do well and when they are struggling, and teach them that they have the power to do well in school no matter what.

• Bachelor’s degree in elementary education
• Illinois State Teaching certification
• 1-3 years of teaching experience
• Organized, capable and able to multitask

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Principal or designated Administrator

Per Collective Bargain Agreement

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training
• Industries
• Primary and Secondary Education