Pre-K Teacher – Long-Term Substitute

Location: Early Childhood Center – Pre-K Program
Reports To: Pre-K Principal
Employment Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Substitute
Anticipated Dates: Approximately April 4, 2027 – June 3, 2027

Position Overview

Bensenville School District 2 is seeking a dedicated and student-centered Pre-K Teacher to serve as a long-term substitute at the Early Childhood Center. The anticipated assignment will run from approximately April 4, 2027, through June 2, 2027.

The successful candidate will provide developmentally appropriate instruction and support the academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and developmental growth of early childhood learners in a nurturing and engaging classroom environment. The ideal candidate will foster school readiness, encourage student independence, and create meaningful learning experiences that support the diverse needs of young children.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver developmentally appropriate instruction aligned with early childhood learning standards.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment that promotes learning, exploration, and positive social-emotional development.
• Implement instructional strategies and activities that support students' academic, language, social, and developmental growth.
• Establish and maintain effective classroom management strategies that encourage positive behavior and student independence.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction to meet individual learning needs.
• Collaborate with classroom support staff, related service providers, and administrators to support student success.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with families regarding student progress and classroom activities.
• Support students during daily routines, transitions, and classroom activities.
• Maintain appropriate classroom records and documentation.
• Follow District policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings and other activities necessary to support the Pre-K program.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate Early Childhood endorsement.
• Knowledge of early childhood development and developmentally appropriate instructional practices.
• Ability to establish a positive, supportive, and structured learning environment.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and classroom management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching or working with preschool-aged children.
• Experience in an early childhood or Pre-K classroom setting.
• Knowledge of inclusive practices and strategies to support diverse learners.
• Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse student populations.
• Bilingual Spanish skills preferred.

Physical Demands

• Ability to read and communicate effectively with students, families, and District employees.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, diagram, or oral form.
• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel, or operate objects or controls, and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• May be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Salary

$250 per day.

This is a temporary, full-time, long-term substitute assignment for the remainder of the 2026–2027 school year, with anticipated dates of April 4, 2027, through June 2, 2027.