Kindergarten Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Riverdale (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dolton School District 148 in Riverdale, IL is seeking a qualified early childhood educator to foster intellectual and emotional growth in young learners. The role focuses on meeting students where they are, planning engaging instruction, maintaining classroom discipline, and communicating with families.

The ideal candidate holds an Illinois State Teaching License in Early Childhood Education and will work full-time at the Early Childhood Center at Harriet Tubman School, following the district's

Qualifications

• Illinois State Teaching License in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Meets and instructs assigned classes and maintains a conducive learning environment.
• Plans and prepares for classes with written evidence of preparation.

Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes.
• Maintains accurate records as required by policy and law.
• Plans and supervises teacher aides and volunteers.
• Assists in selection of books, equipment and instructional materials.
• Communicates with students and parents about progress and behavior.
• Attends faculty meetings and upholds school policies.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Student assessment

Communication with students and ouders

Education

Illinois State Teaching License in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Educational materials selection

Job description

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

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES SHALL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and the times designated by the administration.

2. Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.

3. Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation.

4. Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.

5. Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student group’s goals and objectives.

6. Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

7. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

8. Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.

9. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and/or administrative regulation.

10. Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.

11. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.

12. Attends and participates in faculty meetings.

13. Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).

14. Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

15. Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned or agreed upon.

16. Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.

17. Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.

18. Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Qualifications

Qualifications: Illinois StateTeaching Licensein Early Childhood Education

Salary/Benefits

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Dolton Education Association (DEA) Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

District Name Dolton SD #148 Building Name Early Childhood Center at Harriet Tubman School Address 114 W. 144th Street
Riverdale, IL 60827 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Early Childhood PK-Grade 3 Grade Level Early Childhood