<p>Duties</p> <p>Donovan Elementary School is looking for a preschool teacher to join our GOLD CIRCLE of QUALITY Preschool for All program.</p> <p>Are you certified to teach early childhood education and passionate about giving young children a comfortable learning environment where they can grow socially, emotionally, and academically through play and exploration? If so, this is a great prospective job for you.</p> <p>At Donovan, we foster a family atmosphere that embraces a team approach. Faculty and staff are respected as professionals and are given the autonomy to innovatively deliver their lessons. Social emotional learning is a high priority in the district. The community support of the school is overwhelmingly positive.</p> <p>Our preschool teacher will nurture young children's development by creating a safe, engaging, and supportive learning environment. Responsibilities include planning and implementing age-appropriate lessons, fostering social and emotional growth, encouraging creativity and curiosity, and supporting early literacy and numeracy skills. They will also monitor children's progress, communicate with parents, and ensure a structured yet flexible classroom that promotes positive behavior and independence.</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>Valid Illinois Teacher Professional Educator License with Early Childhood endorsement</p> <p>Salary/Benefits</p> <p>Actual compensation based on education and experience as applied on the current Teacher Master Contract which is posted at Donovanschools.org website.</p> <ul> <li>$2,000 signing bonus </li><li>TRS and benefits fully paid </li><li>Employee Insurance fully paid </li><li>Children of full-time school district employees have the opportunity to attend DES tuition-free. </li></ul> <p>How to Apply</p> <p>Please email your cover letter and resume to Elementary principal Kelly Siedentop at: siedentopk@donovanschools.org</p> <p>Email Address</p> <p>siedentopk@donovanschools.org</p> <p>School District</p> <p>www.donovanschools.org</p> <p>Position Website</p> <p>www.donovanschools.org</p> <p>ILearn Link</p> <p>ILearn</p> <p>Report Card Link</p> <p>Illinois Report Card</p> <p>Job Posting Date</p> <p>4/24/2025</p> <p>Start Date</p> <p>8/13/2025</p>