ESY Early Learners Teacher

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Elementary ESY School

Location:

Creekside Elementary (PK-5)

Summer school occurs Monday through Friday with no school on June 19, 2026 to celebrate the Juneteenth holiday. Staff must be available on all days during the summer school sessions.

Professional Learning: 05/27/2026 - 05/28/2026

Dates: 06/01/2026 - 07/01/2026 (Monday-Thursday)

Staff hours: 7:45 am to 11:45 am

Student School day: 08:00 am - 11:30 am

Summer School Rate: $46.20 (with TRS)

Position /

Title:

Early Learners ESY Teachers Bargaining Unit: SUM Department/

Location:

Post Secondary Success/Creekside Elementary Calendar Days: 21 Reports To: Summer School Administrator JD Revision Date: 12/03/2025 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

The Early Learners Teacher will work collaboratively with the classroom teacher to plan for, provide and assess the instruction of preschool-age students with disabilities within the blended preschool classroom.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Display a thorough knowledge of early childhood development, preschool curriculum, and authentic assessment practices for early learners.
• Provide direct services and instruction within assigned preschool classrooms as mandated by student's IEP.
• Provide accommodations and modifications for caseload students.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and staff to directly support students with IEPs in blended preschool classrooms.
• Serve as Case Manager of caseload students, updating and completing required paperwork and data collection.
• Attend School Service Team, IEP meetings, and problem-solving team meetings when required.
• Participate in required district or state professional development activities as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from an accredited university.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood endorsement and an Early Childhood Special Education Approval OR Professional Educator License (PEL) with a PK-Age 22 or K-Age 22 LBS1 endorsement and Early Childhood Special Education Approval required.

Experience / Knowledge

• Early childhood teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS).
• Knowledge of Illinois English Language Proficiency Standards for ELL (English Language Development Standards).
• Knowledge of strategies to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.

Terms of Employment

• This is a temporary position. Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• U-46 reserves the right to terminate the position by the third day of student attendance if a minimum number of students do not register or enroll.

Note: This description consolidates relevant information from the original posting and preserves the core responsibilities and qualifications for the ESY Early Learners Teacher role.