Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten

Date Posted:

7/13/2026

Location:

Woodland Primary School

Date Available:

08/17/2026

Closing Date:

08/28/2026

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Position Title:

Kindergarten Teacher

Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened.

Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching

Location:

Woodland Primary School

Date Available:

August 17, 2026 plus six days of New Staff Orientation August 5 - 12, 2026

QUALIFICATIONS:

* License/Certification:

* Required:

Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Kindergarten

* Preferred:
Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Kindergarten with ESL endorsement

* Education:

Required - Bachelor's Degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education

* Experience:

* Required - Teaching or student teaching experience

* Preferred - Teaching or student teaching experience in an elementary school

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Daily lesson plans are organized and educational materials are prepared to implement district curriculum and Common Core Standards

* Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students

* Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement

* Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) program

* Presents curriculum and uses a variety of assessment tools that support district and Common Core State Standards

* Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests

* Utilizes the Response to Intervention (RtI) to assist in reviewing data, determining academic needs, setting appropriate academic goals and implementing interventions for students

* Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly, productive environment

* Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of student attendance, projects, and grades

* Participates in parent conferences twice per calendar year

* Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding student' levels and rates of progress

* Gathers and maintains up-to-date records of student progress and assessment data to assist in the placement of students

* Administers state and local standardized ability and achievement tests and interprets results to determine student strengths and areas of need

* Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development

* Keeps up to date with developments in subject areas, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to meet the needs of all students

* Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality

* Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings

* Performs other such duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Assistant Principal

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

* Planning and Preparation Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students' learning.

* Classroom Environment Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space.

* Instruction Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.

* Professional Responsibility Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Technical:
Competent in digital environments; iPads, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc.

Interpersonal:
Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people.

Must have strong organizational skills.

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CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Supports the establishment of mutual respect and…