Preschool Teacher

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is hiring a full-time preschool teacher for a blended at-risk program aligned with ISBE Preschool For All grant requirements. The classroom will run two 2.5-hour sessions or one full day, with a teacher assistant and support from a preschool director, SLP, and other staff.

The role uses Creative Curriculum for instruction and DRDP for assessment, aiming to create a flexible Preschool for All program and a developmentally appropriate environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid professional educator license.
• Early Childhood Special Education endorsement preferred but not required.
• Experience as an educator is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a flexible Preschool for All (PFA) program and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Support children’s communication, attitudes, skills, and knowledge foundational to schooling.
• Build strong home–school connections and engage with parents and staff.

Education

Valid professional educator license

Early Childhood Special Education endorsement preferred

Experience as an educator is preferred

Job description

Full-time preschool teacher for a blended at-risk preschool program, which follows the ISBE “Preschool For All” grant requirements. The classroom will have two 2.5-hour sessions or one full day session, each with a maximum of 20 students utilizing a teacher assistant and support from a preschool director, SLP, and other appropriate staff. Each classroom is provided technology and uses Creative Curriculum for classroom instruction and DRDP for assessment. Other responsibilities are to create a flexible Preschool for All (PFA) program and developmentally appropriate class environment favorable to learning and personal growth of children; to facilitate children's development of communication abilities, attitudes, skills, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for future success in school, in accordance with each child's ability and based on the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS); to build strong ties between home and school; to establish good relationship with parents and with other staff members.

Qualifications

• Valid professional educator license
• Early Childhood Special Education endorsement preferred (not required)
• Experience as an educator is preferred
• Commitment to supporting at risk families

Salary/Benefits

Salary and work year according to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.