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Kindergarten Teacher
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Providence St. Mel School
Chicago, IL (In Person)
$74,500 Salary, Full-Time
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Kindergarten Teacher 2.3 2.3 out of 5 stars 119 South Central Park Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60624 $58,000 - $91,000 a year - Full-time Providence St. Mel School 3 reviews $58,000 - $91,000 a year - Full-time Overview We are seeking a passionate and energetic Kindergarten Teacher to inspire and nurture young learners in their foundational years. This vital role involves creating a vibrant, engaging classroom environment that promotes early childhood education, childhood development, and social-emotional growth. As a Kindergarten Teacher, you will be instrumental in fostering curiosity, encouraging creativity, and supporting each child's unique learning journey. Your enthusiasm and dedication will help shape confident, compassionate, and capable students ready to explore the world around them. Duties Develop and implement dynamic lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards, including literacy education, math, and learning technology integration. Create a nurturing classroom atmosphere that supports behavior management and positive classroom management strategies. Use innovative teaching methods such as Montessori or other progressive approaches to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes. Incorporate special education techniques and early intervention strategies to support children with diverse needs, including working with individuals with autism. Assess student progress regularly through standardized testing, formative assessments, and informal observations; adjust instruction accordingly. Mentor and collaborate with fellow educators, providing guidance on curriculum development, classroom management, and instructional best practices. Engage families through regular communication about student progress, behavior, and developmental milestones; foster strong home-school partnerships. Utilize learning technology tools effectively to enhance lesson planning and literacy education while supporting children's digital literacy skills. Manage classroom routines efficiently to ensure a safe, organized environment conducive to active learning. Support library services by integrating storytime activities that promote literacy skills and a love for reading. Experience Proven classroom experience working with young children in early childhood education settings or private schools. Demonstrated expertise in curriculum development across core subjects such as literacy education, math, physical education, and library services. Experience implementing behavior management techniques and classroom management strategies effectively. Familiarity with special education practices, including working with children with autism or other developmental needs. Knowledge of teaching physical education activities that promote motor skills development and overall health. Background in tutoring or working individually with students to support personalized learning goals. Strong communication skills for engaging with students, parents, colleagues, and administrators professionally and clearly. Experience using learning technology platforms to facilitate lesson planning and student assessment tools. Join us as a Kindergarten Teacher to make a lasting impact on young learners' lives! Bring your enthusiasm for early childhood development, your expertise in curriculum design, and your commitment to fostering an inclusive classroom environment where every child can thrive!