Bilingual EL Teacher

JOB TITLE

Early Childhood PreK Teacher

Steger Primary Center

Principal, Director of Student Services

Exempt

Union

Full‑time position for an Early Childhood classroom (3‑5). To create a flexible kindergarten program and kindergarten environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• Plans, implements, and supervises developmentally appropriate curriculum for an Early Childhood classroom.
• Plans and provides support for educational assistants.
• Maintains a safe and pleasing classroom environment.
• Participates as a multi‑disciplinary team member to complete educational assessments for children and assists in determining eligibility for special education.
• Case‑manages assigned children by completing forms and developing and implementing the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Directs individual, small, and whole group instruction.
• Regularly monitors educational progress and maintains/ completes records and reports as required.
• Provides an educational environment where instruction is individualized for each student and includes supports and modifications that facilitate learning.
• Collaborates with team members when appropriate.
• Works in partnership with families.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
• Supervises students in out‑of‑classroom activities during the assigned workday.
• Works with students and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA programs, or coordinating entries in essay contests.
• Administers group‑standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
• Maintains professional competence through in‑service education activities provided by the district and in self‑selected professional growth activities.

Additional tasks as assigned.

The role requires frequent walking and standing.

The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non‑traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization‑sponsored events and meetings.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Early Childhood Education Endorsement (Birth –
  3).
• ESL Endorsement preferred.
• Experience working with at‑risk and special education students ages 3‑5 preferred.

All terms of employment are outlined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Steger Education Association.

All terms of employment are outlined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Steger Education Association.

The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel.