Inspiring 1st Grade Teacher – Shape Young Minds

Community Consolidated School District 146; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Consolidated School District 146 is seeking an elementary school teacher at Fulton Elementary School in Illinois to support a flexible program and foster growth in every student.

The role emphasizes establishing rapport with pupils, partnering with parents, and delivering instruction across core subjects with strong classroom management and ongoing assessment to track progress and adapt teaching.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Self Contained K-9.
• Create a flexible elementary grade program and class environment favorable to learning.
• Establish rapport with pupils and motivate them to develop skills and knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Teaches reading, language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, art, health, physical education, and music to pupils in a classroom, using the course of study adopted by the Board of Education and other appropriate learning activities.
• Instructs pupils in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district.
• Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each pupil.
• Translates lesson plans into learning experiences so as to best utilize the available time for instruction.
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to achieve a functional learning atmosphere in the classroom.
• Evaluates pupils' academic and social growth, keeps appropriate records, and prepares progress reports.
• Communicates with parents through conferences and other means to discuss pupil's progress and interpret the school program.
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping pupils solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
• Creates an effective environment for learning through displays, bulletin boards, and interest centers.
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and self-selected professional growth activities.
• Supervises pupils in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned working day.
• Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with district testing program.
• Participates in curriculum development programs as required.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Student assessment

Communication with parents

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with Self Contained K-9

Job description

Community Consolidated School District 146 is seeking an elementary school teacher at Fulton Elementary School in Illinois to support a flexible program and foster growth in every student.

The role emphasizes establishing rapport with pupils, partnering with parents, and delivering instruction across core subjects with strong classroom management and ongoing assessment to track progress and adapt teaching.