Early Childhood Education CIP Teacher

Early Childhood Education CIP Teacher 9-12.4000FTE

The Teacher understands the central concepts, methods of inquiry, and structures of disciplines and creates learning experiences that make the content meaningful to all students.

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all actions are in concert with the Board policies as well as the mission statement, beliefs, objectives and parameters found in the Board's strategic plan
• Participating in job training and professional growth opportunities in order to enhance ability to perform the essential functions of the job
• Performing other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment
• Planning, preparing and delivering instructional activities that facilitate active learning experiences
• Engaging students in an inquiry-based delivery model of instruction
• Providing a variety of learning materials and resources for use in educational activities
• Using a wide range of instructional strategies and technologies to meet and enhance the needs of a diverse student population
• Considering equitable resources and equitable instructional practices to meet the needs of a diverse student population
• Updating and maintaining all necessary records accurately and completely as required by law, district policies and school regulations
• Creating and maintaining a safe learning environment for all students
• Demonstrating a variety of effective behavior management techniques appropriate to the needs of all students, including those with disabilities
• Maintaining discipline in accordance with building expectations as well as the district's student code of conduct
• Communicating necessary information regularly to students, colleagues and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Participating in Professional Learning Communities (PLC)
• Creating formative assessments aligned to district curriculum
• Analyzing student data from both formative and summative assessments to drive differentiated instruction and data-based decision making for students
• Utilizing current technology to enhance student learning

Qualifications include:

• Illinois Teaching License with appropriate endorsements and certifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Ability to demonstrate qualities aligned to our core values of Character, Communication, Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
• Ability to effectively communicate with all school stakeholders
• Ability to develop relationships with students and parents
• Knowledge of various instructional strategies and techniques
• Knowledge of best teaching and assessing practices
• Working knowledge of State and National Standards
• Ability to organize and maintain student records which includes gradebooks

A comprehensive benefits package including: Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance Voluntary life insurance Paid Sick and Personal time Paid holidays Board-paid TRS (Teachers' Retirement System) Optional 403(b) plan Employee assistance program (EAP)