Kindergarten Teacher

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
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:

1. License/Certification:
   1. Required: Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Kindergarten
   2. Preferred: Illinois Professional Educator License valid for Kindergarten with ESL endorsement
2. Education: Required - Bachelor's Degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education
3. Experience:
   1. Required - Teaching or student teaching experience
   2. Preferred - Teaching or student teaching experience in an elementary school

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Daily lesson plans are organized and educational materials are prepared to implement district curriculum and Common Core Standards
2. Uses a variety of instructional techniques and differentiates instruction to meet the individual needs and interests of the students
3. Adheres to the guidelines outlined in the Woodland School District 50 Staff Handbook and Collective Bargaining Agreement
4. Contributes and models a positive school climate through the support of the district's Strategic Plan and Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) program
5. Presents curriculum and uses a variety of assessment tools that support district and Common Core State Standards
6. Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students varying needs and interests
7. Utilizes the Response to Intervention (RtI) to assist in reviewing data, determining academic needs, setting appropriate academic goals and implementing interventions for students
8. 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
9. Maintains accurate, complete, and up-to-date records of student attendance, projects, and grades
10. Participates in parent conferences twice per calendar year
11. Uses a variety of avenues to communicate regularly with parents and school personnel regarding student' levels and rates of progress
12. Gathers and maintains up-to-date records of student progress and assessment data to assist in the placement of students
13. Administers state and local standardized ability and achievement tests and interprets results to determine student strengths and areas of need
14. Attends and participates in team, department, faculty meetings, and professional development
15. 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
16. Adheres to all school and district policies and procedures, including maintaining confidentiality
17. Attend and actively contribute to staff meetings
18. 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 demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness.
• Professional Responsibility - Reflects on teaching, maintains accurate records, communicates professionally, contributes to the school and district, grows and develops professionally, and shows professionalism.

Technical: Competent in digital environments; iPads, databases, spreadsheets, publishing software, Microsoft Office, Google applications etc.


Interpersonal: Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with students, staff, parents, businesses and community. Strong organization, communication and interpersonal skills. Empathetic, humanistic and open-minded. Strong sense of teamwork. Strategic thinker. Must be able to work harmoniously with the community, students, parents, staff, and administration, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with students, parents and staff. Must exhibit sound judgment in dealing with people. Must have strong organizational skills.

DISTRICT CORE COMPETENCIES:

1. Supports the establishment of mutual respect and equal human dignity across the entire school community.

2. Welcomes and promotes inclusion, equity, and diversity.

3. Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to the success of all students.

4. Understands that one's identity may be different from students, parents, and staff. Appreciates those differences for the success of all students.

5. Works collaboratively and respectfully with students, parents, staff and community members across diverse identities and backgrounds.

6. Anticipates, identifies, and adapts to change in support of continuous improvement.

7. Communicates in an approachable, respectful and professional manner.

8. Participates in professional development and training to enhance effectiveness.

9. Takes initiative, manages multiple priorities, and organizes work efficiently.

10. Effectively organizes work to be as productive as possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance.
Physical Effort: Work requires handling average weight materials or equipment, but not for sustained periods.
Working Conditions: Some exposure to definitely disagreeable elements may exist.


TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 180 days; Monday thru Friday; 7:25 AM - 3:00 PM


SALARY RANGE: BA / Step 1: $47,123 - MA +45 / Step 8 - $63,094. Based on experience and education as defined by the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

HOW TO APPLY: Internal applicants should apply online at and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online at and attach three letters of recommendations, resume and transcript(s) to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.


Further information regarding this position may be obtained by contacting:


CONTACT PERSON:
Ms. Nicole Scofield
Principal
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Mrs. Tiffany Myers
Assistant Principal / Special Education Supervisor
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Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with established policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of 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, 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, or other legally protected categories. The Associate Superintendent of Educational Services View phone number on click.appcast.io) addresses questions regarding student discrimination and serves as the District's Title IX Coordinator, and the Executive Director of Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io) answers questions concerning employment discrimination.