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Duties

Ridgewood Elementary is seeking a kindergarten teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
• Adheres to approved policies and procedures of the district
• Plans and prepares for lessons and units, with attention to established content standards, rigorous learning goals and performance scales, the use of available resources and technology, and consideration of the diverse needs of students
• Organizes and creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, and establishes appropriate classroom rules, procedures, and routines
• Encourages students to become responsible in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior
• Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
• Guides the levels of learning from helping students interact with new knowledge to helping students practice and deepen their knowledge, to engaging students for cognitively complex tasks involving hypothesis generation and testing
• Monitors student learning on a regular basis and provides feedback and progress reports as required
• Works as an instructional partner with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs
• Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to be responsible for and to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Maintains accurate, complete, and punctual records as required by law, District policy, and administrative direction
• Makes provisions to be available to students and parents as needed for education-related purposes
• Attends staff and other team meetings and collaboratively contributes to ongoing development of District programs through constructive involvement
• Reflects on personal teaching practices to improve professional competence; demonstrates awareness of strengths and limitations, actively engages in recommendations and instructional feedback from self-reflection, administrators and colleagues through instructional rounds, etc. and sets personal and professional goals for improvement
• Possesses and maintains current information and academic background; demonstrates observable knowledge of theory and content in general education and subject matter specialization appropriate to elementary and/or secondary level
• Treats personal information about students, parents, or staff members confidentially and ethically by discussing such personal information only with individuals having a demonstrable educational interest in the student
• Promotes positive interactions and relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Supports the East Moline School District #37 and imparts a positive image of the District within the schools and community

Qualifications

Qualification Requirements:

1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), suitable for grade and subject matter assigned

2. Must be skilled at teaching in a team atmosphere This person will have responsibilities within the building as part of a Professional Learning Community

3. Must be adept at building relationships and maintaining high academic and behavioral standards for all students

4. Possess competence in computer skills and use of other educational technology such as, but not limited to, Smartboards, iPads, etc.

5. Must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and families, to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential

Salary/Benefits

This position is exempt under FLSA, and is part of the East Moline Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Salary - Placement on the EMEA Certified Salary Schedule 2026-2027

Benefits information available on the EMSD Benefits Website

How to Apply

Apply at the link below. For application questions, please contact Director of Human Resources Tracy Anderson at tanderson@emsd37.org

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

https://tinyurl.com/applyEMSD

Email Address

tanderson@emsd37.org

School District

https://www.emsd37.org/

Position Website

https://www.emsd37.org/o/hes

City Website

https://quadcitieschamber.com/explore-qc/

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Job Posting Date

6/29/2026

Start Date

8/10/2026

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District Name East Moline SD #37 Building Name Ridgewood Elementary Address 814 30th Avenue

East Moline, IL 61244 Phone (309) 755-1585 Fax (309)792-6010 IASA Region Blackhawk County RockIsland Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Early Childhood PK-Grade 3 Grade Level Elementary

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