1st Grade Teacher, Monolingual

1st Grade Teacher, Monolingual (2025‑2026 School Year)

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

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree (Education) or related field;
  Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement(s).
• Understanding and experience with curriculum design, planning and instruction.
• Strong communication skills (written and oral).

• Supervises students in a variety of school related settings.
• Monitors and evaluates student outcomes.
• Develops, selects and modifies instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of all students.
• Monitors appropriate use and care of equipment, materials and facilities.
• Plans, organizes and provides instruction based on Common Core State Standards.
• Administers informal and formal assessments.
• Incorporates district initiatives within instruction (adopted programs/policies).
• Evaluates and assesses student progress against instructional objectives.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of child growth and development, effective instructional strategies, classroom management, learning assessments, diagnosis, and research related to learning.
• Demonstrates knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Provides written feedback to students.
• Maintains accurate, efficient, and effective records for instructional and non‑instructional purposes.
• Manages classroom organization.

• Communicates and interacts with students, parents, staff and community.
• Works cooperatively with the administration and staff to schedule meetings.
• Demonstrates knowledge of educational research, trends, and best practices.
• Participates in district‑wide and building committees related to educational and employment matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written) with parents, colleagues, administration and all other members of the educational community.
• Ability to instruct students effectively and capably.
• Ability to maintain emotional control under stress.
• Ability to use web‑based programs, e‑mail, and technology (laptop, Smart board, etc.) effectively.

Indoor classrooms/school, exposure to student noise, lawn mowing, music, odors of food, mowed grass and possible communicable diseases. Outdoor schoolyard and grounds, field trips; exposure to temperatures (hot, warm, cool, cold), and exposure to mowed grass. Regular and consistent work attendance.

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training