Pre-K Teacher

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated.

Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education.

LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.

LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.

About the Opportunity The Pre-K Teacher will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom. The Pre-K Teacher is required to provide high quality instruction to all students, every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The Pre-K Teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student’s families, staff, and other members of the community.

An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students.

Through our implementation of a Multi-Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that ALL scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars’ academic and social-emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.

Essential Job Functions:

Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results

Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment

Collaborating with peers and to grow professionally

Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and student achievement

Implementing instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks

Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs

Providing a positive learning environment that promotes thinking

Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school-wide goals

Maintaining a professional working relationship with parents

Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/Director Participating in professional development opportunities

This job is a great fit if you:

Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and you have an Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate (PEL or ELS APE) and Birth - 3rd Grade Endorsement or a Gateway level
5.Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement

Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values Highly Qualified according to ISBEPreferred

You are bilingual

Possess 1+ year of Teaching experience

Benefits Summary We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Wellness Benefits:
Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing

Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year Short and long term disability

Paid life insurance
403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible

Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) or Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
On-going professional development opportunities:

Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new…