Kindergarten Teacher

Kindergarten Teacher JobID: 2978 Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/Kindergarten Date Posted: 7/13/2026 Location: Woodland Primary School Date Available: 08/17/2026 Closing Date: 08/28/2026 Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Title: Kindergarten Teacher Applicants are instructed to address in their application/resume their experiences directly related to each section noted in the posting. Only completed/submitted online applications with supporting documents will be screened. Position Type: Elementary School Teaching Location: Woodland Primary School Date Available: August 17, 2026 plus six days of New Staff Orientation August 5 - 12, 2026 QUALIFICATIONS: License/Certification: Required: Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Kindergarten Preferred: Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Kindergarten with ESL endorsement Education: Required - Bachelor's Degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education Experience:Required - Teaching or student teaching experience Preferred - Teaching or student teaching experience in an elementary school ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Daily lesson plans are organized and educational materials are prepared to implement district curriculum and Common Core Standards Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) program Presents curriculum and uses a variety of assessment tools that support district and Common Core State Standards Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests Utilizes the Response to Intervention (RtI) to assist in reviewing data, determining academic needs, setting appropriate academic goals and implementing interventions for students Establishes and maintains standards of pupil conduct in alignment with the Parent/Student Handbook and PBIS in order to provide for a safe, orderly, productive environment Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of student attendance, projects, and grades Participates in parent conferences twice per calendar year Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding student' levels and rates of progress Gathers and maintains up-to-date records of student progress and assessment data to assist in the placement of students Administers state and local standardized ability and achievement tests and interprets results to determine student strengths and areas of need Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development Keeps up to date with developments in subject areas, teaching resources and methods and makes relevant changes to instructional plans and activities to meet the needs of all students Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings Performs other such duties and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the School Principal or Assistant Principal KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Planning and Preparation � Must be able to demonstrate knowledge of content and pedagogy, students, and resources. Design coherent instruction and select appropriate instructional activities, and has the ability to assess students' learning. Classroom Environment � Creates an environment of respect and report, establishes a culture for learning, manages classroom procedures, manages students behavior, and has the ability to organize physical space. Instruction � Communicates clearly and accurately, uses questioning and discussion techniques, engages students in learning, provides feedback to students, and demonstrat…