Teacher Kindergarten jobs in Rock Island, IL

Teacher Kindergarten prepares lessons and instructs students in an assigned elementary school's kindergarten. Develops and implements activities to meet the academic, developmental, and social needs of children in kindergarten classroom setting. Being a Teacher Kindergarten monitors and guides classroom behavior. Resolves classroom issues and conflicts. Additionally, Teacher Kindergarten assesses and documents students' progress. Participates in development and implementation of Individual Education Plans for specific students. May participate in implementing special programs for students. May supervise teaching assistants. Requires a bachelor's degree. May require state-specific teaching license. Typically requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Typically reports to a principal. The Teacher Kindergarten occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Teacher Kindergarten typically requires 2 -4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten)
  • Rock Island/Milan School District #41
  • Rock Island, IL FULL_TIME
    • JobID: 3007

      Position Type:
      Teachers/Elementary/Gen K-6
      Date Posted:
      2/9/2024
      Location:
      RI Academy
      Date Available:
      08/01/2024
      Closing Date:
      03/01/2024

      Elementary Teacher (Kindergarten) / RI Academy (1.0 FTE)
      Must possess Illinois Educator License

      RIEA Teacher Salary Scale
      Excellent Benefit Package
      Rock Island-Milan School District 41

      JOB DESCRIPTION

      Elementary School Teacher – K-6

      POSITION INFORMATION:

      POSITION TITLE

      Elementary School Teacher-K-6


      DATE CREATED/AMENDED

      March 24, 2022


      DEPARTMENT

      Teaching & Learning (Certified Staff)


      LOCATION

      Rock Island


      FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

      Full-Time


      APPOINTMENT TERM

      182 days


      FLSA: EXEMPT or NON-EXEMPT

      Exempt


      REPORTS TO: TITLE of POSITION SUPERVISOR

      Building Principal


      OTHER INFORMATION

      Rock Island-Illinois Education Association (RI-IEA) Bargaining Agent/Agreement


      POSITION SUMMARY INFORMATION: Essential Duties and Requirement Details

      To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


      Position Summary:

      Under the supervision of the school principal, the elementary school teacher is responsible for guiding the district standards, implementing best-practice instructional techniques and strategies, sustaining an engaging and supportive learning environment, and demonstrating professional responsibilities. In addition, prepares written lesson plans according to the instructional program's objectives that align with the District's guidelines.

      Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

      Planning, Preparation, and Instruction

      • Teaches the district required curriculum

      • Aligns content of lessons to district curriculum goals, as well as State and District content standards and benchmark standards

      • Lessons include authentic, real-world applications of knowledge and understanding
      • Collaborates with all staff to problem solve and identify innovative, practical, and effective differentiation and remediation strategies to meet student learning needs

      • Prepares clear, detailed, and organized lesson plans for substitute teachers, including student emergency information

      • Plans for assessment of student learning, both formative and summative, and communicates results via written and oral standards (?)

      • Honors and ensures that legal mandates are integrated effectively into the classroom setting wherever applicable, as laid forth by both 504 Plans and Individual Education Plans (IEP); ensures plans for English Learners are followed

      • Maintains accurate records of critical student information such as grades, behaviors and medical conditions; and is aware of the care and detail required

      Classroom Management

      • Maintains a safe, orderly, and engaged classroom
      • Develops a classroom culture that emphasizes respect and dignity for individual differences and expects all students to achieve at high levels

      • Creates effective classroom procedures and routines

      • Builds and maintains positive relationships with students and all other stakeholders

      Communication and Technology

      • Provides prompt and informative communication with parents regarding curriculum and classroom expectations and outcomes

      • Responds to parent inquiries and ensures that responses are in line with the district expectations

      • Collaborates with colleagues and engages in respectful discourse

      • Establishes appropriate, respectful dialogue with special education staff to address a variety of student needs, including but not limited to behavior, academic, and social/emotional learning

      • Responds to parent inquiries timely and in line with districts expectations

      • Integrates prescribed technology/instructional media to enhance instruction learning

      • Keeps current and up-to-date as technology evolves

      • Understands legal, ethical, and social issues as they apply to responsible and acceptable use of the internet and other digital resources (see employee handbook, pg.30)

      Accountability

      • Attends staff, department mentor/mentee, and in-service meetings as required by contract
      • Supervises students (according to RIEA Contract Agreement)
      • Participates in various Professional Development activities
      • Collaborates to support and develop partnerships with colleagues
      • Follows all expectations required of teachers according to the RIEA Contract Agreement and RIMSD policies

      Required Education:

      Successful completion of all student teaching requirements and coursework required to obtain the appropriate teaching certificate(s) issued by the State of Illinois Board of Education.

      Certifications, Licenses:

      Teachers must possess at least one of the following:

      • Valid teaching license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education

      • Professional Educator License (PEL), Educator License with Stipulations (ELS), or a Substitute License.

      Required Experience/Qualifications:

      Same as above

      Required Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities

      • Knowledge of subject matter consistent with state certification requirements
      • Knowledge of contemporary principles and practices of teaching
      • Knowledge of classroom and behavior management techniques.

      Physical Demands:

      The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Sitting & standing most of the day and lifting no more than 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. May travel from school -to-school location.

      Work Environment:

      Classroom. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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Kindergarten Teacher - Fall 2024
  • Muscatine Community School District
  • Muscatine, IA FULL_TIME
  • Deliver curriculum and instruction to Kindergarten class of students. Work with building staff to ensure student success in academics and social emotional behavioral health. Muscatine Community School...
  • 27 Days Ago

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Art Teacher
  • Muscatine Community School District
  • Muscatine, IA FULL_TIME
  • Using Art standards and district curriculum, develop and deliver K-6 Art lessons to elementary students in the elementary settiing. Muscatine Community School District Job Requirements Analysis FUNDIN...
  • 20 Days Ago

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German Teacher
  • Muscatine Community School District
  • Muscatine, IA FULL_TIME
  • Muscatine Community School District Job Requirements Analysis FUNDING SOURCE: General Operating FUNCTIONAL AREA: Instruction REPORTS TO: Principal STATUS: Contract FLSA STATUS: Exempt NORMAL WORK DAY:...
  • 21 Days Ago

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Float Teacher
  • Community Action of Southeast Iowa
  • Mount Pleasant, IA PART_TIME
  • COMMUNITY ACTION OF SOUTHEAST IOWA JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Float Teacher Department: Head Start / Early Head Start Reports to: Head Start Education Coordinator Summary: Assist teachers in providing...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Daycare Teacher
  • Soccer Shots - Peoria
  • Rock Island, IL PART_TIME
  • Soccer Shots is looking for a passionate part-time soccer coach to serve children ages 2-8.Looking for a fun and flexible job? Join Soccer Shots and be the best part of a child’s week.Currently search...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Substitute Teacher
  • SESI Schools
  • Davenport, IA
  • Description Position at SESI Schools Why Join Us Are you looking for a new opportunity to make an impact in the lives of...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Substitute Teacher
  • Clinton Community School District
  • Clinton, IA
  • Substitute Teacher JobID: 238 + Position Type: Substitute/ Substitute Teacher + Date Posted: 11/11/2020 + Location: Clin...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teaching Fellow or Associate Teacher
  • GetSelected.com
  • Davenport, IA
  • Free job-searching + PD for educators. Find a school you love! Position Description Teaching Fellow or Associate Teacher...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Milan, IL
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Bettendorf, IA
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Eldridge, IA
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Teacher (Children's Campus)
  • St. Ambrose University
  • Davenport, IA
  • ASSISTANT TEACHER - Children's Campus Are you passionate about the wonder and curiosity of toddlers? Do you thrive in a ...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Teachers (FT&PT)
  • The Learning Experience
  • Clinton, IA
  • Responsibilities Use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning Create a safe, nurturing env...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

Rock Island is a city in and the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. The original Rock Island, from which the city name is derived, is the largest island on the Mississippi River. It is now called Arsenal Island. The population was 39,018 at the 2010 census. Located on the Mississippi River, it is one of the Quad Cities, along with neighboring Moline, East Moline, and the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendorf. The Quad Cities has a population of about 380,000. The city is home to Rock Island Arsenal, the largest government-owned weapons manufacturing arsenal in the U...
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Income Estimation for Teacher Kindergarten jobs
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Rock Island, Illinois area prices
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