Teacher EC Blended

Illinois School District U-46; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks a Teacher for Early Learners Blended to plan, deliver, and assess instruction for preschool students at risk of academic failure and those with mild to moderate special education needs, in both English and Spanish. The role emphasizes building strong family partnerships, ensuring clear objectives, and using developmentally appropriate teaching strategies.

Travel within the district may be required; a ten-month contract with salary starting at $60,689 is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education.
• PEL with Early Childhood endorsement or equivalent.
• Early Childhood Special Education endorsement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan for and assess instruction of preschool-age students in English and Spanish.
• Build relationships with families to support student education.
• Travel within the district and surrounding communities may be required.
• Display knowledge of early childhood development and second language instructional practices.
• Communicate progress to students and parents and maintain portfolios.
• Participate in district professional development and committees.

Skills

Early childhood development

Bilingual instruction

Family engagement

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

PEL with Early Childhood endorsement

Early Childhood Special Education endorsement preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Teacher Early Learners/ Blended
• Date Posted: 9/16/2026
• Location: Independence - Early Learning
• Date Available: 10/01/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: Teacher Early Learners Blended

Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Early Learners Initiatives

Work Days: 184 Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 05/15/2023 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

The Early Childhood Dual Teacher will plan for, provide and assess the instruction of preschool-age students who are at risk of future academic failure and/or students with mild to moderate special education needs in both English and Spanish. Additionally, the teacher will build a working relationship with the family of the preschool child to support them in educating their child. Travel within the district and surrounding communities may be required.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Displays a thorough knowledge of early childhood development, preschool curriculum, authentic assessment, and second language instructional practices for early learners.
• Plans cohesive instruction following district, Early Learners and the Multilingual and Multicultural Education departments guidelines that meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.
• Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students.
• Implements researched-based, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students, as well as, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Creates a classroom environment that facilitates learning and motivates students.
• Effectively communicates with students, colleagues and parents.
• Sets high expectations for student achievement and self-regulation; motivates students to work to their highest potential.
• Implements assessments of student progress defined by program guidelines, maintains individual student portfolios, and communicates progress to students and parents.
• Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
• Collaborates with colleagues and parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
• Assists in the referral and diagnosis of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as needed.
• Works cooperatively with building principal and/or director in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies.
• Participates in required district or state professional development activities.
• Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
• Maintains complete and correct records as required by law, district, and program policy.
• Assists administration in implementing student discipline policies and maintains order in area(s) assigned and/or supervised in a fair and just manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the principal, or other administrative staff.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education from accredited university
• Professional Educators License (PEL) with an Early Childhood endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for alternative provisional education (ELS-APE) with an Early Childhood Education endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for visiting international educator (ELS-VIT) with an Early Childhood Education endorsement.
• Early Childhood Special Education approval preferred

Experience / Knowledge

• Early childhood teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS).
• Knowledge of the WIDA Early Language Development Standards for English and Spanish.
• Understanding of second language acquisition.
• Knowledge of strategies to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
• Stooping, bending, reaching and working at a child's level is necessary.
• Frequently outdoors on the playground or occasional walking field trips.

Terms of Employment

• This is a ten-month position (184 work days)
• Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.