Elementary School Teacher: K-3

Openings as of 3/31/2026

Elementary School Teacher: K-3

• Position Type:
  Teaching / Elementary Teacher
• Date Posted: 3/23/2026
• Location:
  
  District Wide
• Date Available:
  
  08/14/2026

The elementary school teacher is responsible for delivering engaging and differentiated instruction that is aligned to the curriculum and learning standards. The elementary school teacher establishes a culture for learning within the classroom, ensuring that students grow academically, socially, and emotionally. The elementary school teacher maintains regular communication with parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding the instructional program and student progress.

• Current and valid Illinois Professional Educator License with endorsements in elementary education (Grades 1-6) or early childhood education (Birth-Grade
  2).
• Ability to establish positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Exhibits high emotional intelligence and patience when faced with challenging situations.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability when unforeseen circumstances require changes to a lesson or the class schedule.
• Dedicated to working collaboratively within a grade level team, sharing data, lesson plans, and instructional strategies with colleagues.
• Ability to analyze various forms of data and use the information to make instructional decisions.
• Knowledge of learning styles and skill in using standards-based varied teaching methods to address student learning styles.
• Strong knowledge of state learning standards and instructional best practices in literacy and mathematics.
• Able to work with a diverse student population that come from different linguistic, socioeconomic, and family backgrounds.
• Establishes clear, appropriate and open communication with parents and guardians.
• Foundational knowledge of Google Classroom applications and the ability to incorporate technology as a means of enhancing instruction.

• Prepares lesson plans that incorporate best practice instructional strategies for all core content areas.
• Develops learning outcomes that are rigorous and aligned to the district's curriculum.
• Uses a variety of instructional resources and materials in planning engaging, rigorous, and differentiated activities that are structured to advance student learning.
• Designs a variety of student assessments that are aligned with the learning outcomes, using both formative and summative assessments to:
  • Monitor student progress toward the learning outcomes;
  • Adapt instruction for the whole class, individuals, or small groups of students.
• Promotes positive and supportive relationships with students.
• Fosters a classroom culture that is characterized by a commitment to learning and hard work.
• Maximizes the use of instructional time by:
  • Establishing efficient classroom routines and procedures.
  • Guiding instructional groups;
  • Managing classroom transitions.
• Manages classroom behavior by:
  • Communicating clear expectations for student conduct.
  • Proactively monitoring student behavior at all times;
  • Responding to student misbehavior in an appropriate and respectful manner.
• Enhances the learning environment by:
  • Arranging the classroom to support instruction and student activities;
  • Utilizing available technology and instructional resources to engage students.
• Engage students in critical thinking and reflection.
• Encourage students to make connections, draw conclusions, and formulate arguments.
• Challenge students to explain their thinking.
• Strengthen students' ability to develop their own questions.
• Engages students in activities and assignments that are intellectually challenging, allowing students to reflect on what they have learned.
• Actively assesses student understanding during instruction, providing constructive feedback designed to inform students of their progress and how they can improve their work.
• Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness during instruction by:
  • Adapting the lesson in response to student feedback, questions, and interests;
  • Incorporating alternative teaching methods to help students who are having difficulty.
• Reflects on instructional practices to improve teaching and student learning.
• Maintains accurate and updated records of student…