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Lower Elementary Teacher

Duties

Primarily teach elementary grades in a combined classroom (due to small enrollment numbers) with additional teaching opportunities for various subjects with other grade levels.

 

At Zion the teaching staff is expected to:

  • Communicate classroom news to parents on a regular basis
  • Arrange field trips and speakers
  • Plan the curriculum and make weekly lesson plans
  • Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
  • Attend required school activities
  • Attend worship services regularly at the church of your membership.

Zion is looking for a candidate that can:

  • Set a Christ-like example
  • Construct and promote a safe learning environment
  • Build relationships – student-student, student-adult, student-Jesus
  • Teach the curriculum with creativity and innovation using curriculum guidelines, textbooks, supplementary materials and available technology
  • Observe and maintain student records

To apply for this position

  • Candidates must possess a valid Illinois teaching certificate. Early Childhood certificate highly preferred.
  • Email a letter of interest, current resume, and contact information for three professional references to sbpresident@zionmp.org
  • Phone: Church 217-792-5965 School 217-792-5715 Fax 217-792-5915

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • 8-hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Illinois Teacher's License

How to Apply

Please email a letter of interest, resume and references to sbpresident@zionmp.org

Email Address

sbpresident@zionmp.org

Job Posting Date

4/14/2026

Start Date

8/1/2026