About this role
TITLE OF VACANCY: Pre-Kindergarten Teacher LOCATION: Early Learning Center CONTRACT PERIOD: 180 days REPORTS TO: Building Principal REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Illinois Professional Educators License; Early Childhood required and Early Childhood Special Education endorsement/approvals, preferred. Candidates without the necessary endorsement for dual certification could be considered for hire for 1 year only
• Knowledge of current curriculum, instructional trends, and school improvement process
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to informally and formally assess learning and behavioral needs of students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide a high quality, inclusive learning environment for prekindergarten students as defined by ISBE Preschool for All monitoring guidelines and accountability systems.
• Plan and implement instruction in accordance with the approved PK curriculum.
• Establish and implement appropriate student assessment procedures.
• Maintain a classroom climate conducive to learning through the establishment of a behavior management plan and social emotional supports.
• Provide curricular and behavioral support to students as specified on Individual Education Plans (IEPs).
• Active participation in staff development activities.
• Contribute as a team member and/or leader to school improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQUIP) initiatives.
• Attend district in-services and professional development opportunities in order to implement new strategies for curriculum and instructional improvement.
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the public.
• Other duties as assigned.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: August 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar
SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule