Kindergarten Teacher

Brookwood School District 167; Glenwood (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookwood School District 167 seeks an enthusiastic elementary school teacher (Kindergarten) to guide young learners at Hickory Bend Elementary School in Glenwood, IL. The role emphasizes intellectual, emotional, and social growth, with responsibilities spanning planning, instruction, assessment, and collaboration.

The district emphasizes adherence to state certification standards, safe classroom practices, and communication with families.

Qualifications

• State certification or licensure as required to teach in Illinois.
• Strong classroom management and instructional planning skills.
• Experience assessing student progress and adapting strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plans a program of study that meets the needs of all students.
• Creates a conducive classroom environment and maintains student interest.
• Guides learning toward curriculum goals with clear objectives for lessons.
• Employs instructional methods and materials to meet objectives.
• Maintains accurate records as required by law and district policy.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Student assessment

Education

State certification required

Job description

Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Kindergarten

Date Posted: 7/9/2026

Location: Hickory Bend Elementary School

Date Available: 2026

QUALIFICATIONS

As set by state certification authorities

JOB FUNCTION

To lead students toward fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, and psychological growth and maturation.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of all students.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of curriculum goals and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, projects, and the like to communicate these objectives to students.
• Employs instructional methods and materials that are most appropriate for meeting stated objectives.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate superior.
• Assesses the accomplishments of all students using multiple methods and provides evidence of learning as required.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with colleagues, students, and/or parents on a regular basis.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions for protection and safety of students.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student life and conduct and, for the classroom, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom in a fair and just manner.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as necessary and desirable.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Understands the ADA, IDEA and State mandates regarding student and parent due process.
• Administers district at-risk programs as they relate to this job to provide for safe working and learning conditions, providing for both physical safety and environmentally safe conditions to work in and learn.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of records, tests, and other items relating to students and staff.
• Provides for the safety and security of any and all students should a dangerous situation arise.
• Follows all universal precautions in accordance with OSHA standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the Principal and/or Superintendent.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary, fringe benefits and work year according to the current agreement