Teacher EC Movement

Illinois School District U-46; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 seeks an Early Learner Initiatives – Gross Motor Teacher to deliver direct gross motor instruction to preschoolers (3-5) using a play-based model. You will design rotations, differentiate for diverse learners, and align activities to curriculum while fostering physical development.

Qualifying candidates hold a Bachelor's in ECE with a valid ECE endorsement and experience in early childhood settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education from an accredited university.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood endorsement or equivalent.
• Early Childhood Special Education approval preferred.

Responsibilities

• Display thorough knowledge of early childhood development and preschool curriculum.
• Plan cohesive instruction meeting individual needs and curriculum goals.
• Guide learning toward mastery with clearly communicated objectives.
• Set up and facilitate weekly gross motor skill rotations for all classes.
• Use developmentally appropriate teaching strategies to engage diverse learners.
• Provide annual Erin's Law content via lessons.
• Support preschool intervention in classrooms as schedule allows.
• Maintain records and communicate progress to students and parents.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents regularly; participate in district–level initiatives.
• Assist administration in implementing discipline policies and school improvement plans.

Skills

Early childhood teaching

IELDS knowledge

WIDA standards knowledge

Second language acquisition

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood education

PEL with Early Childhood endorsement or equivalent

Early Childhood Special Education approval preferred

Job description

• Position Type: Teacher Early Learners/ EC Movement
• Date Posted: 8/19/2026
• Date Available: 08/24/2026
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title: Early Learner Initiatives – Gross Motor Teacher

Bargaining Unit: ETA Department/Location: Student Wellness Curriculum Coordinator

Work Days: 184 Reports To: Building Principal

JD Revision Date: 02/29/2024 Supervises: N/A

Function / Position Summary

To provide direct gross motor instruction to preschool students (3-5) following a play-based model. The teacher will help enhance students' physical movement through the use of various skill-based activities by preparing rotations stations that align to the curriculum, modifying, adapting and planning for differentiation to accommodate the needs and interests of learners of diverse abilities.

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 the district, Early Learners and Multilingual and Multicultural Education departments, guidelines that meet 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.
• Plans for at least 7 developmentally appropriate gross motor skills, sets-up and facilitates movement rotation activities, both indoors and outdoors, for every class weekly.
• Implements researched-based, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies that engage all students, modifying instruction to meet the needs of the range of abilities of students, as well as, linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
• Provides annual lesson(s) on Erin's Law content.
• Supports preschool intervention support in classrooms as schedule allows.
• 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 of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as needed.
• Works cooperatively with building administration and/or department staff 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education from accredited university.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood endorsement or Short-Term Approval for Early Childhood Education 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.
• Constant movement with students during instruction is necessary.

Terms of Employment

• Thisisa10-monthposition.
• SalaryandbenefitsasestablishedbytheBoardof Education.
• The starting salary for this role is $60,689.