What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Kindergarten Teacher (3 positions) position at Early Learning Center?
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 with a commitment to complete coursework within 2 years.
- 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: April 17, 2025 @ 4:00 PM |
EFFECTIVE DATE: First contractual day of the 2025-2026 District 186 180-Day calendar |
SALARY and BENEFITS: In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement Go to https://SEA_Certified_Salary_Schedule_24-25 to view the SEA Salary Schedule (the SEA Certified Salary Schedule for 25-26 is currently being reviewed) |
HOW TO APPLY: go to https://www.sps186.org/page/human-resources and click on certified vacancies,
follow online instructions OR
Refer application and resume to:
Gina McLaughlin-Schurman
Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources
Springfield Public Schools District 186
3063 Fiat Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
217-525-3006