Position Type:
Teacher Early Learners/Blended
Date Posted:
5/22/2026
Location:
Highland Elementary
Date Available:
08/24/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position / Title: Teacher Early Learners Blended
Bargaining Unit: ETA
Department/Location: Early Learners
Calendar Days: 184
Reports To: Building Principal
JD Revision Date: 05/15/2023
Supervises: N/A
Function / 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
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Displays a thorough knowledge of early childhood development, preschool curriculum, authentic assessment, and second language instructional practices for early learners.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Creates a classroom environment that facilitates learning and motivates students.
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Effectively communicates with students, colleagues and parents.
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Sets high expectations for student achievement and self-regulation; motivates students to work to their highest potential.
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Implements assessments of student progress defined by program guidelines, maintains individual student portfolios, and communicates progress to students and parents.
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Implements school improvement plans and strategies.
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Collaborates with colleagues and parents on a regular basis, and as requested by the administration.
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Assists in the referral of students with learning difficulties, seeking assistance from other school personnel as needed.
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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.
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Participates in required district or state professional development activities.
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Participates on curriculum, personnel, policy or professional development committees related to the educational program.
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Maintains complete and correct records as required by law, district, and program policy.
Education
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Bachelor's degree in early childhood education from accredited university.
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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.
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ESL endorsement required.
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Early Childhood Special Education approval preferred.
Experience / Knowledge
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Early childhood teaching experience preferred.
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Knowledge of the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards (IELDS).
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Knowledge of the WIDA Early Language Development Standards for English and Spanish.
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Understanding of second language acquisition.
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Knowledge of strategies to differentiate instruction and provide accommodations.
Physical Demands
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Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push objects or materials up to 30 lbs. with proper technique.
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Stooping, bending, reaching and working at a child's level is necessary.
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Frequently outdoors on the playground or occasional walking field trips.
Terms of Employment
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This is a ten-month position (184 work days). Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education.
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The starting salary for this position is $60,689.
Attachment(s):
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ETA Benefit Sheet.pdf
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ETA Salary Schedule 2026-2027.pdf
