Pre-K Teacher

Sylvania; Dolton (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Pre-K Teacher for Dolton West School District. The role involves providing instruction to preschool students and ensuring their intellectual and emotional growth.

Key responsibilities include developing a positive learning environment, evaluating student progress, and maintaining records per regulations. Candidates must have an Illinois State Teaching License in Early Childhood Education and a passion for teaching young children.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Illinois State Teaching License in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience working with preschool-aged children is preferred.
• Ability to develop and maintain a conducive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction to Preschool At Risk Students.
• Develop and maintain a classroom environment conducive to effective learning.
• Evaluate student progress on a regular basis.

Skills

Instructional techniques

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

Illinois State Teaching License in Early Childhood Education

Job description

DOLTON WEST SCHOOL DISTRICT 148 PRE-K TEACHER

Provide instruction to Preschool At Risk Students.

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

Performance Responsibilities

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and the times designated by the administration.
• Develops and maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning within the limits of the resources provided by the district.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation.
• Encourages students to set and maintain standards of classroom behavior.
• 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.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the district’s philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and/or administrative regulation.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.
• Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education-related purposes.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s).
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Accepts a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned or agreed upon.
• 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.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relations with others.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.

Terms of Employment

Ten month year. Salary and work year in accordance with P.N. agreement Section 14.4.

Evaluation

Performance of this position will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s Policy on Evaluation of Professional personnel.

Qualifications

Illinois State Teaching License in Early Childhood Education.

Working Conditions

School Environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations to complete the application should contact the District 148 Superintendent of Schools.