Bilingual EL Teacher at Chicago Education Project in Lyons, IL

JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Prek Teacher LOCATION: Steger Primary Center SUPERVISOR: Principal, Director of Student Services FLSA Status: Exempt Union/Non-Union: Union

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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: To excel in this role, the individual must meet the following key responsibilities:

• 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.

• 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.