Position Title: Pre-K Teacher
Brief Description: Teach Pre-K by providing a welcoming learning environment, and
implementing best teaching practices for children 3-5 years old. Facilitate student’s cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and language growth. Work closely with families to support student success. Work with other educators as a collaborative team.

Location(s): District Wide

Anticipated Start: September 1, 2024

Posting Dates: March 11, 2024 - March 22, 2024

Application Requirements:
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. Proof of Certification (or pending certification)
4. Three (3) Letters of Reference (required for external candidates)

 MANDATORY Writing Sample (see prompt below)

 A writing sample is required for the application to be complete.
Please upload your writing sample separately or with your cover letter.
1. The ICSD has a diverse student population representing a variety of races, gender identities, learning needs, socio-economic status, sexual orientations, languages, national origins, etc. Describe your teaching strategies and/or experiences for effectively educating students from diverse backgrounds. Please give specific examples of how you respond effectively to students who have a variety of identities, and/or respond effectively to students who are different from your own identity. How do you ensure success for every student?2. Tell us about any personal and professional experiences you have had that would help you help us to fulfill our district equity goals.
3. The Ithaca City School District is a 1:1 district in grades 3-12. Please provide examples of how you have used or your vision for using digital technology in instruction. Also, please provide evidence of how you stay current with students’ digital world.

Required Qualifications:
1. The Ithaca City School District is committed to eliminating race, class, and disability as predictors of academic performance, co-curricular participation, and discipline. Qualified candidates will demonstrate a basic awareness of these commitments and a strong willingness to support these efforts.
Desired Characteristics:
2. An educational leader whose competency, energy, and commitment will help ensure that students thrive;
3. Proven ability to interact effectively with students and their families who represent cultures that are diverse in terms of race, class, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other characteristics in order to build an effective and collaborative school community;
4. Ability to implement culturally responsive curriculum; create an inclusive classroom; and differentiate instruction in order to engage the learning styles and needs of each student as an individual.

Salary Range: $53,291 - $75,191 (10-month full-time base)

The Ithaca City School District values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQIA , veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.