Teacher - Kindergarten

Position: Teacher - Kindergarten 26-27 School Year
Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood

Date Posted:
5/22/2026

Location:
Prairie Trails School

Date Available:
when filled

Closing Date:
when filled

TITLE:

Kindergarten Teacher at Early Learning Center - Prairie Trails

QUALIFICATIONS:

Proper Illinois Certification and EL certification preferred

REPORTS TO:

Building Principal

JOB GOAL:
To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able, and responsible individuals.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated.

2. Plans a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of the students.

3. Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.

4. Prepares for classes assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor.

5. Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.

6. Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum outcomes and communicates to students clear objectives for all lessons and projects.

7. Employs a variety of instructional techniques, including the use of technology, to meet the needs and challenge the capabilities of the students.

8. Implements the district's philosophy of education and instructional outcomes.

9. Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.

10. Diagnoses the needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

11. Works cooperatively with colleagues as members of a team to accomplish school and district goals.

12. Implements the district's Health and Accident/Injury Procedures and Blood borne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan.

13. Supports and implements the district's Risk Management Policy to ensure that statutory and common law health and safety rights are extended to all visitors, employees, and students, to provide careful supervision and protection of all District real and personal property.

14. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.

15. Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.

16. Makes provisions for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

17. Maintains an appropriate level of communication with parents.

18. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s).

19. Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

20. Demonstrates evidence of professional growth.

21. Performs additional duties as assigned.

CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION
182 day contract
Starting salary is $50,000 for a first year BA, with the final salary determined by education and experience
12 sick days/4 personal days
HMO-PPO Medical & Dental Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Start Date
- August 2026

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and work year as approved by the Board.

Qualified and interested applicants should apply online at .