Bilingual EL Teacher

Bilingual EL Teacher

JobID: 6522

• • Position Type:
    Elementary School Teaching/Early Childhood
  • Date Posted:
    2/2/2026
  • Location:
    Steger Primary Center
  • Date Available:
    08/17/2026
  • District:
    Steger School District 194

  JOB TITLE: Early Childhood Prek Teacher
  LOCATION: Steger Primary Center
  SUPERVISOR: Principal, Director of Student Services
  FLSA Status: Exempt
  Union/Non-Union: Union

  Link: Teacher's Contract
  Link: Benefit Fact Sheet

  JOB SUMMARY:

  Full time position for Early Childhood classroom (3-5). To create a flexible kindergarten program and kindergarten environment favorable to learning and personal growth; to establish effective rapport with students; to motivate students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for further participation in the total school program, in accordance with each student’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To excel in this role, the individual must meet the following key responsibilities:

  • Plans, implements, and supervises developmentally appropriate curriculum for an Early Childhood
  • Plans and provides support for educational assistants.
  • Maintains a safe and pleasing classroom environment.
  • Participates as a multi-disciplinary team member to complete educational assessments for children and assists in determining eligibility for special ed.
  • Case-manages assigned children by completing forms and developing and implementing the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
  • Directs individual, small, and whole group instruction.
  • Regularly monitors educational progress and maintain/complete records and reports as required.
  • Provides an educational environment where instruction is individualized for each student and includes supports and modifications that facilitate learning.
  • Collaborates with team members when appropriate.
  • Works in partnership with families.
  • Establishes and maintains standards of pupil behavior needed to provide an orderly, productive classroom environment.
  • Identifies pupil needs and cooperates with other professional staff members in assessing and helping students solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
  • Communicates with parents and school counselors on pupil progress.
  • Supervises students in out-of-classroom activities during the assigned workday.
  • Works with students and other classroom teachers in such activities as preparing material for the school newspaper or yearbook, assisting with PTA programs, or coordinating entries in essay contests.
  • Administers group-standardized tests in accordance with the district testing program.
  • Participates in curriculum and other developmental programs.
  • Participates in faculty committees and the sponsorship of student activities.
  • Maintains professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the district and in self-selected professional growth activities.

  ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Additional tasks as assigned.

  PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: The role requires frequent walking and standing.

  WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is generally stable, with minimal exposure to unusual temperatures, noise, or hazards. The position requires extended and non-traditional hours to fulfill job duties, as well as participation in organization-sponsored events and meetings.

  QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with:
  • Early Childhood Education Endorsement (Birth – 3)
  • ESL Endorsement preferred
  • Experience working with at risk and special education students ages 3-5 preferred

  LICENSES/CREDENTIAL: Valid Illinois Teacher's License (PEL).

  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: All terms of employment are outlined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Steger Education Association.

  • All terms of employment are outlined by the collective bargaining agreement with the Steger Education Association.

  EVALUATION: The performance of this role is evaluated according to the Board's policy on evaluating professional personnel.