SPARK Pre-School Program

The SPARK Pre-School Program in Community Consolidated School District 62 is seeking an early-childhood educator to work with pre-school students during the hours of 8:30-4:00.

The SPARK Pre-School Program is a program designed to provide positive beginning school experience for the 3-4 year old child. This programs supports students social, academic, language and fine/gross motor development and prepares them with skills they need to be successful in kindergarten.

• Work with Pre-school staff to provide instructional support for meeting the Early Learning Standards.
• Work with Pre-school staff as a collaborative member of the instructional team.
• Attend workshops and instructional meetings as necessary or assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building director.

• Applicants must be highly qualified; experience working in a pre-school setting preferred.
• Applicants must have 60 semester hrs early childhood college coursework.
• Applicants must be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

District 62 has approximately 4,500 students in grades preK-8 in 8 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 early learning center, and 1 year-round, K-8 school.

The position starting salary is $17.00 per hour including fully paid individual health benefits.

• Benefits information can be found here: