Kindergarten Teacher | Northview Elementary

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Building Principal/Director of Special Services/Director of Curriculum, the Grade Level Teacher will plan and provide appropriate learning experiences for kindergarten students.

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Education or a related field and an Illinois Teaching Certificate.
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning, and instruction.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

• Supervise students in a variety of school‑related settings.
• Monitor and evaluate student outcomes.
• Develop, select, and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Plan, organize, and provide instruction based on Common Core State Standards.
• Administer informal and formal assessments.
• Incorporate district initiatives within instruction (adopted programs/policies).
• Evaluate and assess student progress against instructional objectives.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Provide written feedback to students.
• Maintain accurate, efficient, and effective records for instructional and non‑instructional purposes.
• Manage classroom organization.

• Communicate and interact with students, parents, staff, and community.
• Work cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Demonstrate knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Participate in district‑wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• The teacher plans and demonstrates practices that reflect knowledge of the content, prerequisite relationships between concepts, and the instructional practices specific to the discipline.
• The teacher seeks knowledge of students’ backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs, and acquires this knowledge for his/her students.
• The teacher develops instructional outcomes of appropriate rigor and suitable for his/her students, comprising a combination of activities and goals that permit viable assessment methods, reflecting more than one type of learning and aligning with Common Core Standards.
• The teacher is aware of resources available through the school or district to enhance his/her own knowledge or to use in teaching, or for students who need them.
• The teacher coordinates knowledge of content, students, and resources to design a series of learning experiences aligned to instructional outcomes, addressing Common Core Standards and suitable for his/her students. Lessons have a clear structure and engage students.
• The teacher’s plan for student assessment aligns with instructional outcomes, Common Core Standards, uses clear criteria, and is appropriate for student needs. Assessment results inform future instruction.
• The teacher interacts with students in a friendly, caring, and respectful manner.
• The teacher develops a classroom culture committed to learning by both teacher and student, with consistent engagement.
• The teacher manages instructional groups and materials consistently, ensuring students follow established routines.
• The teacher monitors student behavior and responds to misbehavior in a consistent, appropriate, and respectful manner.
• The teacher ensures the classroom is safe and learning is accessible to all students, using physical resources, including technology, effectively.
• The teacher clearly communicates instructional purpose, directions, and procedures, explains content accurately, and connects with students’ knowledge and experience. Spoken and written language is appropriate to students’ ages and interests.
• The teacher’s questions/prompts are of high quality, related to lesson objectives, and encourage thoughtful responses, engaging all students.
• The teacher creates lessons aligned with outcomes, Common Core Standards, suitable for…