Pre-K Teacher - LAKE

Lawndale-Educational-and-Regional-Network-Charter-Schoo; Great Lakes (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid vacation and personal days

403B Contribution with matching

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lawndale-Educational-and-Regional-Network-Charter-Schoo seeks a dedicated Pre-K Teacher in Great Lakes, IL. This role involves managing classroom activities and providing quality instruction to students while fostering relationships with families and the community.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and an Illinois Teaching Certificate. The position offers a range of benefits, including medical coverage and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and an Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement.
• Highly Qualified according to ISBE.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implement instructional programs and strategic interventions.
• Demonstrate effective classroom management skills.
• Collaborate with peers to grow professionally.

Skills

Bi-lateral language skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: LEARN 6 North Chicago - Great Lakes, IL 60088

Salary Range: $44,000.00 - $55,000.00 Salary/year

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high‑performing college preparatory, tuition‑free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK‑8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

About the Opportunity

The Pre‑K Teacher will be responsible for the daily operation of their classroom, providing high quality instruction to all students every day and cultivating ongoing relationships with students’ families, staff, and community members.

Essential Job Functions

• Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results
• Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment
• Collaborating with peers to grow professionally
• Using data to improve instruction and student achievement
• Implementing instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs
• Providing a positive learning environment that promotes thinking
• Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school‑wide goals
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with parents
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/Director
• Participating in professional development opportunities

What You'll Need

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and an Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate (PEL or ELS APE) and Birth‑3rd Grade Endorsement or a Gateway level 5
• A demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement
• A demonstrated record of living LEARN’s Core Values
• Highly Qualified according to ISBE

Preferred

• Bi‑lateral language skills
• 1+ year of teaching experience

Benefits Summary

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on‑site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund (CTPF) or Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• Ongoing professional development opportunities: Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers; coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers; weekly PDs

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Pre‑K teachers will work in a busy and active environment, supervising all children at all times. They may be required to participate in school‑sponsored events, field trips, and network professional development meetings. Physical demands include lifting and carrying children and equipment, frequent movement indoors and outdoors, and standing, bending, reaching, stooping, walking, and kneeling up to 60% of the day. The role requires the ability to lift 15–40 pounds for short periods.

Additional Information

For applicants who apply after 11/1/21, proof of full COVID‑19 vaccination or a valid medical or religious exemption is required.