Pre-K Teacher - LAKE

About the role

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities

• Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results
• Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment
• Collaborating with peers and to grow professionally
• Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and student achievement
• Implementing instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs
• Providing a positive learning environment that promotes thinking
• Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school-wide goals
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with parents
• Participating in professional development opportunities

Requirements

• This Job Is a Great Fit If:
• You Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and you have an Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate (PEL or ELS APE) and Birth - 3rd Grade Endorsement or a Gateway level 5.
• You Have a Demonstrated Track Record of Delivering Gains in Student Academic Achievement
• You Have a Demonstrated Record of Living LEARN's Core Values
• You Are Highly Qualified According to ISBE
• You Possess 1+ Year of Teaching Experience

Benefits

• We Offer a Comprehensive and Competitive Benefits Package for All Full Time Employees, Including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits: Online Mental Health Support, free on-site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) or Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• On-going professional development opportunities: Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers, Coaches and coaching meetings for all teachers, Weekly PDs
• Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
• Pre-K Teachers will be working in a busy and active environment. There may be a number of activities and situations happening at once, and the Pre-K Teacher will have to supervise all children at all times.
• Majority of work will be performed in a general classroom/school environment.
• May be asked to participate and attend organization sponsored events and meetings, such as field trips and network professional development.
• Pre-K Teachers may be lifting and carrying children and equipment, and may spend time sitting on the floor or child-sized furniture.
• The Nature of Work Requires an Ability to Communicate and Exchange Information, Collect, Compile and Prepare Work Documents, Set-Up and Maintain Work Files.
• Will Frequently Physically Move Moderate Distances Indoors and Outdoors Throughout the Community or Building with Children, Including Climbing Stairs.
• This Job Description is Not Intended to Be a Complete List of All Responsibilities, Duties or Skills Required for the Job and is Subject to Review and Change at Any Time, with or without Notice, in Accordance with the Needs of LEARN Charter School Network.