Grade 3 General Education

Position Type:

Elementary School Teaching

Date Posted:

5/13/2025

Location:

Tampico Elementary School

(High-Needs School)

Date Available:

08/11/2025

Closing Date:

Until filled

District:

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3

Job Posting: Elementary Teachers (Grade 3)

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic small school environment? We're seeking exceptional elementary teacher candidates for grade 3!

About Us:

We are a small, family-like elementary school dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering a love for learning in our students. Our collaborative environment encourages innovation, continuous improvement, and a commitment to evidence-based practices.

The Ideal Candidate:

Data-Driven Instructor: You excel at making instructional decisions based on student data, consistently using assessments to inform and improve your teaching strategies.

Collaborative Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment, eagerly sharing ideas and learning from colleagues to enhance the overall educational experience for our students.

Lifelong Learner: You have a passion for continuous improvement, staying current with educational research and best practices to refine your teaching methods.

Critical Thinker: As an evaluative thinker, you approach challenges with a problem-solving mindset, always seeking innovative solutions to benefit your students and the school community.

Research-Informed Planner: You have a strong foundation in educational research and consistently incorporate evidence-based strategies into your lesson planning and instructional delivery.

Child-Centered Educator: Your passion for seeing children learn and develop is evident in everything you do. You celebrate each student's growth and tailor your approach to meet individual needs.

Versatile Professional: You embrace the various roles that come with working in a small school setting, from curriculum development to extracurricular activities, always bringing enthusiasm and dedication to each task.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement engaging, standards-aligned curriculum

Use data-driven instruction to personalize learning and meet diverse student needs

Collaborate with colleagues on curriculum and assessment and school-wide initiatives

Participate in professional development opportunities and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement

Communicate regularly and effectively with parents and guardians to support student success

Contribute to the school community by taking on additional roles as needed

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education (emphasis in math is preferred)

Valid Illinois teaching certification for elementary education

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in technology integration in the classroom

To Apply:

Please submit your application online via Applitrack/Frontline. Be sure to include professional references.