PFA Teacher- Full Day
Purpose: To create a flexible PFA program and developmentally appropriate class
environment favorable to learning and personal growth of children; to facilitate
children’s development of communication abilities, attitudes, skills, and
knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for future success in school, in
accordance with each child’s ability and based on the Illinois Early Learning and
Development Standards (IELDS); to build strong ties between home and school; and
to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.
- Provide learning experiences in language arts, mathematics, science, social
studies, physical education, fine arts, foreign language, social-emotional
development, and other subject matter suited to the needs of children.
- Develop and use instructional materials suitable for verbal or visual instruction
of children with a wide range of mental, physical, and emotional maturities.
- Develop in each child an awareness of his/her worth as an individual and
his/her role in the family and community.
- Provide ongoing observation and authentic assessment of children and
maintain documentation of each child’s progress and growth.
- Provide individual and small-group instruction designed to meet individual
needs of children in communication skills, health habits, physical skills, and
development of satisfactory self-concepts. Work with other support
personnel/agencies to promote this goal.
- Enrich educational program through study trips to community resources
such as museums, parks, and through classroom visits by resource persons
from the school and community. Share and interpret these experiences with
children and parents.
- Plan and coordinate the work of aides, assistants, parents, and volunteers in the
classroom and on field trips in order to obtain the maximum benefit from their
efforts.
- Develop activities for parents that promote parent participation and
involvement in education activities provided for their children.
- Communicate regularly with parents by means of parent meetings,
newsletters, home visits, and individual parent conferences.
- Interpret school program to parents in order to strengthen parental
understanding of the individual children’s needs and the school’s role in
the child’s life.
- Provide appropriate climate to establish and reinforce acceptable child behavior,
attitudes, and social skills.
- Cooperate with other professional staff members in assessing and helping
children solve health, attitude, and learning problems.
- Create an effective environment for learning through functional and
attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of children’s work.
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities
provided by the district and through self-selected professional growth
activities.
- Select and requisition books, instructional aids, instructional supplies, and food.
- Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs as appropriate.
- Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44,000.00 - $64,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- After school
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Broadview, IL 60155 (Required)
Work Location: In person