Duties
The East Moline Early Learning Center is seeking an early childhood teacher for a new classroom opening in January of 2027.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Meets and instructs assigned classes in the locations and at the times designated
2. Adheres to approved policies and procedures of the district
3. Plans and prepares for lessons and units, with attention to established content standards, rigorous learning goals and performance scales, the use of available resources and technology, and consideration of the diverse needs of students
4. Organizes and creates a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, and establishes appropriate classroom rules, procedures, and routines
5. Encourages students to become responsible in maintaining acceptable standards of classroom behavior
6. Prepares for assigned classes and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of immediate supervisor
7. To assist in the identification and evaluation of children potentially eligible for Early Childhood Special Education services
8. To provide programming directly related to the specific goals and objectives for each child with an IEP
9. Monitors student learning on a regular basis and provides feedback and progress reports as required
10. Works as an instructional partner with other school personnel in the identification, diagnosis, and remediation of individual students with specialized needs
11. Takes necessary and reasonable precautions to be responsible for and to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
12. Maintains accurate, complete, and punctual records as required by law, District policy, and administrative direction
13. Makes provisions to be available to students and parents as needed for education-related purposes
14. Attends staff and other team meetings and collaboratively contributes to ongoing development of District programs through constructive involvement
15. Reflects on personal teaching practices to improve professional competence; demonstrates awareness of strengths and limitations, actively engages in recommendations and instructional feedback from selfreflection, administrators and colleagues through instructional rounds, etc. and sets personal and professional goals for improvement
16. Possesses and maintains current information and academic background; demonstrates observable knowledge of theory and content in general education and subject matter specialization appropriate to elementary and/or secondary level
17. Treats personal information about students, parents, or staff members confidentially and ethically by discussing such personal information only with individuals having a demonstrable educational interest in the student
18. Promotes positive interactions and relationships with students, colleagues, parents, and community
19. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors
20. Supports the East Moline School District #37 and imparts a positive image of the District within the schools and community
Qualifications
Qualifications:
1. Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL suitable for grade and subject matter assigned, is required
2. Early Childhood Special Education endorsement or approval required
3. ESL endorsement, Bilingual endorsement, or Educator License with Stipulations (ELS) in bilingual education preferred, but not required
4. Must be skilled at teaching in a team atmosphere This person will have responsibilities within the building as part of a Professional Learning Community
5. Must be adept at building relationships and maintaining high academic and behavioral standards for all students
6. Possess competence in computer skills and use of other educational technology such as, but not limited to, Smartboards, iPads, etc.
7. Must possess strong inter-personal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students and families, to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential.
Salary/Benefits
This position is exempt under FLSA, and is part of the East Moline Education Association Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Salary - Placement on the EMEA Certified Salary Schedule 2026-2027
Benefits information available on the EMSD Benefits Website
How to Apply
Apply at the link below. For application questions, please contact Director of Human Resources Tracy Anderson at tanderson@emsd37.org