Early Childhood/Preschool Teacher

Full Time Early Childhood/Preschool Teacher
At Jefferson Park School

El Paso Gridley Community Unit School District #11 is seeking a qualified candidate to
fill the above-named position at Jefferson Park School for the 2027-2028 school year.

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: Until filled

HOW TO APPLY: Internal candidates need to contact the administrator below to
indicate their interest in the position while external candidates should log onto the district
website and complete the online application at www.unit11.org/employment.html .

Further questions directed to:

Kelly Throneburg
Jefferson Park School Principal
250 W Third St.
El Paso, IL 61738
309-527-4405

POSITION CONTRACT: This position is a full time position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The responsibilities of the successful candidate will
include:

1. Leading a student-centered classroom where assessment, assignments, instruction, and interactions are focused on student learning.
2. Being a member of a team who understands teamwork, cooperation, and supporting one another.
3. Good communicator with various stakeholders at our school including team members, administration, staff members, instructional aides, students and parents.
4. Strong fundamental skills on the growth and development of the elementary aged student.
5. Willingness to be part of a vertical and horizontal articulation group working to advance the curriculum.
6. Knowledge in working with students that have special education needs.
7. Having experience in working with students with social/emotional concerns.
8. Knowledge of the Preschool for All grant and demonstration of how instruction and classroom expectations will align with those goals.
9. Actively participating in opportunities for professional growth in reference to the current assignment

QUALIFICATIONS:
Early Childhood Education teacher AND one of the following:

Early Childhood Special Education approval (Pre-Kindergarten)

OR

Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement (Birth-Grade 3)

Ability to work well with administration, staff, students and parents
Strong organizational skills desired

SALARY/BENEFITS:

Starting salary base 2027-28 SY of $45,500 (9% TRS included) for a first year teacher, additional salary paid for experience and education level as laid out in the EPG Collective Bargaining Agreement CBA, which can be found at unit11.org .
District provided health, eye, vision and life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement Incentive
Personal, Sick Leave and Bereavement Days
All Full Time Staff Members (Living outside District) are eligible for tuition waiver for children attending CUSD#11 schools. (Fees/costs still apply)