Preschool/Early Learning Teacher - Full-time

Position Type:
Student Services/Early Childhood
Date Posted:
7/17/2026
Location:
Costello Elementary School
District:
Lyons Elementary District 103
JOB TITLE: Preschool Teacher
REPORTS TO: School Principal
SUPERVISES: Students
DEPARTMENT: Student Services
JOB TYPE: Full-Time (35 hours/week)
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY/BENEFITS: Refer to Teacher Collective Bargaining Agreement

JOB FUNCTION

Prepares students for the upcoming grade by developing their pre-academic skills, language skills, social skills, and behavior. This position directly reports to the school principal and functionally reports to the other school administrators and district directors. This position coordinates with the other teachers, instructional coaches, school psychologists, and school social workers along with other support staff, students, guardians, and the community.

TERM

Shall work the 10-month school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year as defined by the Board of Education and Collective Bargaining Agreement.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not all-inclusive and is only intended to illustrate the various responsibilities and duties performed.

• Plans and develops an engaging, age-appropriate course of study in the classroom, adhering to educational best practices and state and school district curriculum guidelines.
• Designs and presents individual lesson plans using a variety of teaching techniques that appeal to various learning styles and methods.
• Discusses academic and/or behavioral concerns with guardians and administrators as they arise.
• Monitors students progress throughout the year and evaluates preparedness for the the upcoming grade; communicates all progress and concerns with professionalism to guardians and, as appropriate, students, other faculty, staff, and/or administrators; builds and maintains positive rapport and communication with guardians.
• Establishes and implements classroom management structure and rules that ensure academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students; ensures safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors of the school; supervises all students throughout school grounds and on educational trips as necessary.
• Maintains required paperwork for individual student files, attendance and incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Maintains knowledge of research, developments, and best practices in early childhood education.
• Recognizes and supports diversity and equity in support of school and district initiatives.
• Maintains an educational philosophy and school climate which encourages a cooperative and participant attitude on the part of all staff and students; celebrates the achievements and successes of students.
• Participates in faculty meetings, educational conferences, in-service opportunities, workshops, and other training seminars as required.
• Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner unless a qualified absence has been approved as described in the collective bargaining agreement.
• Performs additional related duties within the scope of this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of early childhood development principles and developmentally appropriate educational practices.
• Enthusiastic personality that will engage preschool children.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with adults and children.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with teachers, support staff, guardians, and students in a positive and constructive way.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate curriculum.
• Proficient with Google Suite or related software as required for recordkeeping and documentation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and appropriate state license or certification are required. Masters degree; Early Childhood Special Education and English as Second Language Endorsements; and previous teaching experience with early-childhood-aged children are highly preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the classroom. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time. Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.