Duties

• Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times assigned.
• Plans a play-based instructional program that meets the individual needs and abilities of the students.
• Utilizes a variety of instructional techniques and media, consistent with the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student groups involved.
• Creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students.
• Develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedures, and maintains order in a fair and consistent manner.
• Prepares for classes assigned, and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the immediate supervisor.
• Guides the learning process toward the achievement of IEP goals, establishes clear objectives for all learning activities, and communicates these objectives to students.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Assesses the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provides progress reports as required.
• Works cooperatively with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs.
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assist the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct.
• Plans and supervises purposeful assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence.
• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees.
• Selects learning content congruent with the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards and individual student IEPs.
• Demonstrates employee responsibilities in completing duties accurately and promptly.
• Develops instructional goals and objectives.
• Develops and maintains Individual Education Programs following established regulations by IDEA.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Building Principal.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with an Early Childhood endorsement
• Has or is willing to obtain the Learning Behavior Specialist and English as a Second Language Endorsements

Salary/Benefits

• FEA Collective Bargaining Agreement
• 2026-2027 Salary Schedule
• Full benefits package
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Notes

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Childhood Teacher / Preschool Teacher provides a supportive, engaging play-based educational environment to meet the needs of children aged 3-5 within a blended preschool classroom.

How to Apply

https://www.applitrack.com/fremont/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1290

School District

https://www.fsd79.org

Position Website

https://www.applitrack.com/fremont/onlineapp/JobPostings/view.asp?FromAdmin=true&AppliTrackJobId=1290

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

District Report Card

Application Deadline

5/29/2026

Email for More Information

kobrien@fsd79.org