EARLY CHILDHOOD TEACHER (2 Positions)

SCHOOL DISTRICT 170

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

TITLE:                             Early Childhood/At-Risk Preschool Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS:        Current PEL (Public Educator License) with a SCG3 (Early Childhood - Self-Contained General Education), ECT (Early Childhood Special Ed) Approval, and ESL endorsement.  Experience in Early Childhood/Pre-K setting desired.

JOB SUMMARY:            The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with educational team members and parents regarding preschool readiness skill development to be reinforced in the classroom and home environment.

REPORTS TO:               Building Principal and other Administrative personnel.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:    Salary, benefits, and work year as established in the Teachers' Contract. 

SALARY RANGE:                     $49,144 - $60,348. Salary commensurate with experience.

PENSION SYSTEM:                 TRS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Direct Service:

• Establish rapport with and develop individual techniques to motivate and manage each student.
• Provide a structured program of academic and activities with sufficient flexibility to hold interest and meet needs, as outlined by the Preschool For All Grant and Preschool Curriculum.
• Allow learning centers to be student driven while supporting and encouraging involvement in all developmental areas.

Administration:

• Plan, implement and evaluate the individual educational plan for each child.
• Prepare all reports required by administration.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans for daily schedule.
• Participate in regularly scheduled preschool screenings.

Communication:

• Attend MTSS meetings and IEP meetings of students assigned to class.
• Attend inservice programs and general faculty meetings.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with parents.
• Identify needs for and request services of consultants.
• Give input to development of philosophy, objectives, procedures and evaluations of the program.

Other:

• Maintain a neat, orderly and attractive classroom, in conjunction with the ECERS expectations.
• Lift and relocate children/equipment as needed.
• Assist with self help, toileting, and self care skills.
• Sanitize materials/equipment in accordance with Board policy.
• Perform all duties assigned by the building principal.