Kindergarten Teacher

Duties

* The teacher shall act as an advocate for exceptional children so that they might be guaranteed a free, appropriate, public education.

* The specific duties and responsibilities of teachers include, but are not limited to the following:

* To meet and instruct assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

* To develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the Association.

* To prepare for classes assigned and show written evidence or preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

* To involve students in establishing and maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior.

* To employ a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.

* To strive to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

* To take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

* To evaluate student progress on a regular basis.

* To maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

* To assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.

* To make provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

* To attend and participate in faculty meetings.

* To cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.

* To assist in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.

* To work to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and the behavioral progress of all assigned students.

* To establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.

* To provide for professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work as institutions of higher learning.

* To perform other related duties as assigned by the building administrator.

* Organize & supervise approved field trips to enhance classroom learning.

* Use effective presentation skills when employing direct instruction, including appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and examples, clear & legible visuals, and articulate & audible speech.

* Use excellent written & oral English skills when communicating w/students, parents, & colleagues.

* Serve as a role model for students, dressing & grooming professionally, demonstrating the importance & relevance of learning, accepting responsibility, & demonstrating pride in the honorable profession of teaching.

* Assist with the preparation, monitoring, & following of Individual Education Plans (IEP) for selected students assigned to the class.

Qualifications

An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained classroom. Grade 5 through 8 teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned subject(s).

Salary/Benefits

$49,144-$58,996

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the link provided.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

School District

Position Website

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

10/2/2025

Start Date

N/A