Pre-Kindergarten Teacher at ELC

Springfield School District 186 Early Learning Center - Springfield, Illinois Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5736697 Final date to receive applications: Jun 06, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 20, 2026

TITLE OF VACANCY
:
Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

LOCATION
:
Early Learning Center

CONTRACT PERIOD
: 180 days

REPORTS TO
:
Building Principal

• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License;
  Early Childhood required and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement/approvals, preferred. Candidates without the necessary endorsement for dual certification could be considered for hire for 1 year only
• Knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, and school improvement process
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to informally and formally assess learning and behavioral needs of students.

• Provide a high quality, inclusive learning environment for prekindergarten students as defined by ISBE Preschool for All monitoring guidelines and accountability systems.
• Plan and implement instruction in accordance with the approved PK curriculum.
• Establish and implement appropriate student assessment procedures.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning through the establishment of a behavior management plan and social emotional supports.
• Provide curricular and behavioral support to students as specified on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Active participation in staff development activities.
• Contribute as a team member and/or leader to school improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQUIP) initiatives.
• Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.

First contractual day of the

District 186 180-day calendar

In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement;
Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Position Type:
Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Office of Human Resources
• 3063 Fiat Ave
• Springfield, Illinois 62703
• Phone: