Pre-K Teacher

Founded in 2001, LEARN is a network of high-performing college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools with the mission of providing children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. There are 11 LEARN Schools serving 4,100 students in grades PK-8 across Chicago, Waukegan, North Chicago, and Washington, D.C.

It is our goal to create an environment, on every campus, in which our staff members feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Our staff work together at each school and across the network to share ideas, problem solve, and innovate to move our schools and students beyond the expected. LEARN has been honored by having one of our school leaders recognized as the 2022 Principal of the Year by the Illinois Network of Charter Schools, in addition to LEARN 9 Waukegan earning a Exemplary school designation by the Illinois State Board of Education.

LEARN also received a $7 million dollar gift from Mackenzie Scott in honor of our positive impact on education in Chicago.

LEARN's mission remains crystal clear: to provide children with the academic foundation and ambition to earn a college degree. LEARN is currently looking for hard-working and passionate professionals that are dedicated to transforming public education.

The Pre‑K Teacher will be responsible for daily operation for his or her classroom. The Pre‑K Teacher is required to provide high quality instruction to all students, every day. The classroom environment is supportive and community-based. The Pre‑K Teacher is also required to cultivate and maintain ongoing relationships with student’s families, staff, and other members of the community.

An ideal candidate is someone who has a proven record of success and is committed to maintaining high expectations for students. Through our implementation of a Multi‑Tier System of Support (MTSS) at all of our campuses, LEARN embraces the idea that ALL scholars are capable of becoming expert learners. Teachers and administrators are constantly evaluating how to best support and celebrate our diversity to benefit all scholars’ academic and social‑emotional needs and create learning environments that tear down barriers.

• Effectively implementing instructional programs and strategic interventions that drive results
• Demonstrating effective classroom management skills that contribute to a positive learning environment
• Collaborating with peers and to grow professionally
• Understanding how to use data to improve instruction and student achievement
• Implementing instructional activities that follow curricular guidelines and frameworks
• Differentiating instruction to meet the needs of students with various academic and social needs
• Providing a positive learning environment that promotes thinking
• Collaborating with peers to enhance the instructional environment and meet school‑wide goals
• Maintaining a professional working relationship with parents
• Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Principal/Director
• Participating in professional development opportunities

• Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education and you have an Illinois State Board of Education Teaching Certificate (PEL or ELS APE) and Birth - 3rd Grade Endorsement or a Gateway level 5.
• Have a demonstrated track record of delivering gains in student academic achievement
• Have a demonstrated record of living LEARN's Core Values
• Highly Qualified according to ISBE

• You are bilingual
• Possess 1+ year of Teaching experience

• We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package for all full time employees, including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Wellness Benefits:
  Online Mental Health Support, free on site COVID testing
• Paid vacation, personal days, paid holidays, including 5 days off every 23 days in a school year
• Short and long term disability
• Paid life insurance
• 403B Contribution + 4.5% matching as eligible
• Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) or Teacher Retirement System (TRS)
• On-going professional development opportunities:
• Mentor teachers and ongoing support for new teachers
• Coaches…