Bilingual EL Teacher

Early Childhood Prek Teacher

Location: Steger Primary Center

Supervisor: Principal, Director of Student Services

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union/Non-Union: Union

Job Summary: Full time position for Early Childhood classroom (3-5). To create a flexible kindergarten program and kindergarten environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student's ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

Essential Functions:

• Plans, implements, and supervises developmentally appropriate curriculum for an Early Childhood
• Plans and provides support for educational assistants
• Maintains a safe and pleasing classroom environment
• Participates as a multi-disciplinary team member to complete educational assessments for children and assists in determining eligibility for special ed
• Case-manages assigned children by completing forms and developing and implementing the Individualized Education Program (IEP)
• Directs individual, small, and whole group instruction
• Regularly monitors educational progress and maintain/complete records and reports as required
• Provides an educational environment where instruction is individualized for each student and includes supports and modifications that facilitate learning
• Collaborates with team members when appropriate
• Works in partnership with families
• Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment
• Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems
• Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress
• Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday
• Works with students and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA programs, or coordinating entries in essay contests
• Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program
• Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs
• Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities
• Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities

Additional Responsibilities: Additional tasks as assigned.

Physical Activity: The role requires frequent walking and standing.

Work Environment: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.

Qualifications: Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with: Early Childhood Education Endorsement (Birth – 3) ESL Endorsement preferred Experience working with at risk and special education students ages 3-5 preferred

Licenses/Credential: Valid Illinois Teacher's License (PEL).

Terms of Employment: All terms of employment are outlined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Steger Education Association.

Evaluation: The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel.