Pre-k Teacher JobID: 4477 + Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Kindergarten + Date Posted: 12/17/2024 + Location: Ball Elementary School (PreK-4) + Date Available: 2025-2026 School Year + Closing Date: '); function setUpPageBreaks(){h = 0; try{}catch(ex){}} var h = 0 setTimeout("setUpPageBreaks()",100) document.write(' Until filled + District: Ball-Chatham School District 5 Pre-K Teacher – Elementary School (2025-2026 School Year) Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications ( $44,544 - $60,981) Overview: Ball-Chatham School District is seeking an engaging and passionate individual to join our team as a Pre-K Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. As a Pre-K teacher, you will work with young students in their early stages of academic development, providing support and guidance to help them achieve their educational goals while fostering a positive, safe, and challenging learning environment. Key Responsibilities: + Assist an extraordinary team in guiding students toward the achievement of their educational goals and milestones. + Work with students at all academic levels and needs, ensuring a positive learning experience. + Collaborate with parents and staff to build positive relationships and enhance students' educational experiences. + Provide a positive, safe, and academically challenging learning environment through the use of District-approved curriculum. + Support students' emotional and social development as part of a holistic educational approach. Why Ball-Chatham? Ball-Chatham offers a rewarding career where teachers are vital members of the school community. As a Pre-K Teacher, you will experience: + A collaborative, engaging, and challenging work environment. + The opportunity to make a significant impact on young students' educational development. + A sense of fulfillment in helping students reach their academic milestones. You will thrive here if... + You are excited about working with young learners and guiding them in their educational journey. + You are enthusiastic about upholding Ball-Chatham's mission, vision, and values. + You possess strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. + You are dedicated to creating a positive, safe, and academically challenging learning environment. Qualifications: + A valid Illinois Professional Educator License with applicable Elementary Education endorsement(s). + Understanding of best practices in teaching and pedagogy. + Ability to interpret and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). + Please upload a copy of your license at the Supplemental Materials – Certified step of the online application. To be considered for this position, applicants must: + Complete and submit the online application. + Successfully complete a criminal background check. + Maintain all qualifications and licensure as outlined in the job description. Join our Titan Talent team and make a lasting impact on young learners at Ball-Chatham Elementary School! Job Description: Pre-K Teacher Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. This job description reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the job identified. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EEO STATEMENT Ball-Chatham provides equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of their race; color; creed; religion; national origin; sex; sexual orientation; age; ancestry; marital status; arrest record; military status; order of protection status; unfavorable military discharge; citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States; use of lawful products while not at work; being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, or gender violence; genetic information; physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; credit history, unless a satisfactory credit history is an established bona fide occupational requirement of a particular position; or other legally protected categories.