We are currently looking for an early childhood educator to join our team for the upcoming school year (2026-2027) and beyond. The position involves teaching a mixed age classroom with a small student to teacher ratio. Team-teaching opportunities and teacher-mentoring in project-based education approaches will be provided. 

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Bloom Community School is strongly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive community of teachers and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity and inclusivity. Candidates from marginalized backgrounds are highly encouraged to apply. 

Job Responsibilities 

• Plan, teach, and co-teach using play-based, inquiry-based and project-based approaches.

• Support student social and emotional development, including guiding groups through restorative justice circles, facilitating student-driven conflict resolution, and promoting mindfulness. 

• Use a multi-sensory, structured literacy approach to teaching reading and writing. 

• Develop innovative and creative lesson plans, including plans that involve outdoor learning and community-based learning. 

• Establish and maintain an inclusive classroom environment. 

• Maintain regular communication with parents demonstrating class activities. 

• Work with community partners to develop out-of-classroom educational programming. 

• Coordinate with the teaching team and administrative staff on student needs, wellness, and curriculum. 

• Develop and communicate holistic student assessments with a focus on documenting and promoting student development throughout the school year.

• Assist with the coordination of school activities and events. 

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Job Skills & Qualifications 

• At least one of the following: 

  • Teaching certificate or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Education. 

  • Previous full-time employment teaching in play-based/project-based education schools.

• ​Open to learning and exploring new teaching skills and approaches, including: 

  • Co-teaching and co-planning with a team. 

  • Guiding student groups through restorative justice circles, facilitating student-driven conflict resolution, and promoting mindfulness. 

  • Willingness to take teaching risks. 

  • Ability to work with students with a wide range of academic and social/emotional needs. 

  • Clear communicator. Must have strong communication and writing skills. 

• Must be willing to participate in school governance. 

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Salary/Benefits 

Starting salary: 

• $40,000-$45,000

Benefits: 

• Small class sizes. 

• Holistic approach to education and assessment for every child. No standardized testing. 

• Strong focus on teacher-autonomy at every level. For example, teacher-driven approaches to curriculum, teacher assessment, student evaluations, and daily scheduling. 

• Tuition waiver for two children of full-time employees. 

How to Apply 

Submit your resume and letter of introduction to info@bloomcommunityschool.org 

Start Date 

8/1/2026

Bloom Community School is an independent, non-profit, private school dedicated to project-based education located in Normal, Illinois. We serve students PreK-8 in mixed-age classrooms using inclusive, inquiry-based, and student-centered learning approaches. Key components of our teaching philosophy and everyday practice include supporting and promoting positive social and emotional development, outdoor learning, and community-based learning. Our facilities are housed in the historic Normandy Village campus and are surrounded on all sides by public playing fields, playgrounds, a botanical garden, and a food forest.