Teacher EC Blended

Overview

• Position Type: Teacher Early Learners/Blended • Date Posted 7/1/2026 • Location Independence - Early Learning • Date Available 08/24/2026 • Closing Date 06/01/2027 Position / Title: Teacher Early Learners BlendedBargaining Unit: ETADepartment/Location: Early LearnersCalendar Days: 184Reports To: Building PrincipalJD Revision Date: 05/15/2023Supervises: N/AFunction / Position Summary The Early Childhood Teacher of a blended class will plan for, provide and assess the instruction of preschool-age students who are at risk of future academic failure and/or students with mild to moderate special education needs. Additionally, the teacher will build a working relationship with the family of the preschool child to support them in educating their child. Travel within the district and surrounding communities may be required. Job Duties / Responsibilities • Displays a thorough knowledge of early childhood development, preschool curriculum, authentic assessment, and second language instructional practices for early learners. • Plans cohesive instruction following the district, Early Learners and Multilingual and Multicultural Education departments, guidelines that meet the individual needs, interests and abilities of students. • Plans for and guides the learning process toward the mastery of curriculum goals, and establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects that are clearly communicated to students. • Implements researched-based, developmentally appropriate teaching strategies that engage all students, acknowledging a range of abilities of students, as well as, linguistic and cultural backgrounds. • Creates a classroom environment that facilitates learning and motivates students. • Effectively communicates with students, colleagues and parents. • Sets high expectations for student achievement and self-regulation; motivates students to work to their highest potential. • Implements assessments of student progress defined by program guidelines, maintains individual student portfolios, and communicates progress to students and parents. • Implements school improvement plans and strategies. • Collaborates with colleagues and parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration. • Assists in the referral of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as needed. • Works cooperatively with building administration and/or department staff in assessing his/her teaching strengths and weaknesses, and planning and implementing a program to improve his/her teaching competencies. • Participates in required district or state professional development activities. • Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program. • Maintains complete and correct records as required by law, district, and program policy. Education • Bachelor's degree in early childhood education from accredited university. • Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Early Childhood endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for alternative provisional education (ELS-APE) with an Early Childhood Education endorsement or Educator License with Stipulations endorsed for visiting international educator (ELS-VIT) with an Early Childhood Education endorsement. • ESL endorsement required. • Early Childhood Special Education approval preferred. Experience / Knowledge • Early childhood teaching experience preferred. • Knowledge of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS). • Knowledge of the WIDA Early Language Development Standards for English and Spanish. • Understanding of second language acquisition. • Knowledge of strategies to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations. Physical Demands • Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique. • Stooping, bending, reaching and working at a child's level is necessary. • Frequently outdoors on the playground or occasional walking field trips. Terms of Employment • This is a ten-month position (184 work days). Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.