Kindergarten Teacher

Position Information

• Position Type:
  Elementary School Teaching / Early Childhood
• Date Posted: 3/19/2026
• Location:
  
  Ridge Early Childhood Center
• Date Available:
  
  04/17/2026

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) for Kindergarten Level

• Benefits are in accordance with agreement between Forest Ridge School District 142 and FREA Union.
• Health Insurance:
  Any premium increases or decreases shall be split 70% to the Board and 30% to the employee. Employees who elect not to participate in the health insurance plan extended by the Board of Education will receive up to $1,300.00 per year.
• Dental Insurance:
  Teachers may elect to participate in the District's group dental insurance plan as it may exist from time‑to‑time. Any such participation shall be only as permitted by the District's insurance carrier and in accord with the carrier's requirement. The employee will pay 100% of the premium rate.
• Vision Insurance:
  The employee will pay 100% of the cost of monthly premiums for vision insurance for employees.
• Life Insurance:
  For full‑time certified teachers the Board will provide a $20,000.00 term life insurance policy pursuant to the District life insurance program.
• Compensation for Accumulated Sick Days upon Retirement:
  See Section 12.7.2 of the FREA Agreement.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  See Section 12.1 of the FREA Agreement.

Sick Leave Days per school year:

• 0–9 years of service: 13 days
• 10–15 years of service: 14 days
• 16–20 years of service: 15 days
• 21+ years of service: 16 days

Accumulation of Sick Leave Days:
Unlimited

Personal Business Leave Days per school year: 2 days (

NOTE:

Unused Personal Business Leave Days will be added to accumulated Sick Leave Days.)