EARLY CHILDHOOD PreSchool for All

POSITION SUMMARY

The early childhood/PreSchool for All teacher is responsible for creating a supportive learning environment that fosters academic,  social, and emotional growth of students. The teacher plans and implements lessons in a variety of subjects, assesses student progress, and collaborates with parents, colleagues, and administrators to ensure the success of each child.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide learning experiences in language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, social/emotional development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children.
• Develop and use instructional methods and materials suitable for instruction of children with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities presented through multiple learning modalities.
• Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and maintain documentation of each child's progress and growth.
• Develop individual educational plans (IEPs) designed to promote students' educational, physical, or social development and prepare developmental progress reports as needed.
• Provide individual and small-group instruction designed to meet individual needs of children in communication skills, health habits, physical skills, and development of satisfactory self-concepts.
• Work as IEP case manager, overseeing delivery of service minutes and ensuring IEP compliance, as well as communicating with all related service providers.
• Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings, newsletters, home visits, and individual parent conferences.
• Comply with DCFS mandated reporter guidelines.  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Educator License (PEL)
• Bachelor's degree in early childhood education
• Early Childhood Special Education (ECT) OR Endorsement in Early Childhood Special Education (ECS3)
• Endorsement in English Language Learner

Salary and benefits aligned with AEEA Collective Bargaining Agreement located at: antioch34.com.