Pre-K Teacher(s)

Indianapolis Public Schools; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Indianapolis Public Schools invites applications for the role of Pre-K Teacher at Carrie Gosch Pre-K Early Learning Center. The selected candidate will facilitate early childhood education programs, establishing a conducive learning environment while collaborating with colleagues and maintaining communication with parents. Preferred candidates are organized, flexible, and possess a valid teaching license.

Benefits

Medical/Vision/Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree required.
• Valid Indiana State Teacher's License for Kindergarten or Early Childhood Education.
• Exemplary behavior management skills and technology proficiency are essential.

Responsibilities

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for learning activities.
• Manage student behavior and maintain a learning environment.
• Provide guidance and evaluate students' performance.

Skills

Flexibility

Organization

Initiative

Interpersonal Skills

Technology Skills

Behavior Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Indiana State Teacher's License

Job description

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May 2, 2025

SCHOOL CITY OF EAST CHICAGO

2025-2026 School Year

POSITION: Pre- K Teacher(s)

REPORTS TO: Building Principal

LOCATION: Carrie Gosch Pre-K Early Learning Center

Job Description

To create a flexible early childhood education program and a class environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with pupils; to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitude and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for early childhood education, in accordance with each pupil's ability; to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree
• Valid Indiana State Teacher's License Kindergarten, Elementary Education or Early Childhood License required
• Maintain communication with parents and general education teachers
• Flexible, organized, takes initiative, willing to share ideas
• Work respectfully and collaboratively with other team members
• Exemplary behavior management skills
• Technology skills for the development of individual education programs
• Good conflict resolution and people skills
  
  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Establish and communicate clear objectives for all learning activities
• Provide a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Identify and select different instructional resources and methods to meet students' varying needs
• Instruct and monitor students in the use of learning materials and equipment
• Observe and evaluate student's performance and development
• Manage student behavior by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures
• Maintain discipline in accordance with the rules and disciplinary systems of the school
• Provide guidance and direction to classroom support staff
• Apply appropriate disciplinary measures where necessary
• Support and cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health and behavioral challenges
• Maintaining an effective environment for learning through creation of daily lessons plans, intentional presentation of materials centered hands-on learning opportunities. Create, manage and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives
• Create and deliver lesson plans, implement school curriculum, and assess developmental needs of students
• Experience in Skyward student management
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment
• Communicate positively with students, parents, and staff
• Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school, and collective/individual interest of its staff and student body
• Interpret assessment results for parents and, where appropriate, for students and school staff
• Assist in the development of other components of students' development, health and social history
• Serve as a resource and collaborate with outside agencies as appropriate
• Attend and participate in special education staff meetings
• Establish positive relationships with student by counseling students with academic problems and providing student encouragement
• Keep up to date with developments in subject area, teaching resources and methods and make relevant changes to instructional plans and activities
• Plan and use appropriate research-based instructional/learning strategies, activities materials and technology that reflect accommodations for individual needs of students assigned
• Performs other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the school duties
  
  

SALARY

• Commensurate by Experience and Education
• Competitive package provided
  
  

START DATE: 2025-2026 School Year

APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN until filled

Please Submit a Letter Of Interest And Credentials/resume To

School City of East Chicago

1401 East 144th Street

East Chicago, IN 46312

[e-mail]

Look for postings on-line @ www.scec.k12.in.us Links/Services/Human Resources/Job Opportunities

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