Lead Teacher – Alabama First Class Pre-K
Alabama Stem Education
Qualifications
Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, human development and family studies, or
special education and two (2) years of experience in classroom (birth to 3rd grade)
Skills and Knowledge: Ability to plan and implement high-quality, developmentally appropriate child-centered curriculum
Ability to develop programming consistent with First Class Pre-K Program grant requirements and developmentally appropriate practices as
defined by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Understanding of the organization of confidential documents, as well as effective communication, both written and verbal, is required
Ability to work with diverse populations and understanding of utilizing a strength’s-based approach
Understanding of supervisory skills and/or mentoring skills
Alabama Class BS or BA Early Childhood Certification (Birth –3rd grade)
Five (5) years of early childhood teaching and management experience to include some work with birth through five year-olds
Experience with developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum, authentic assessment, and early childhood center oversight
Job Summary:
The Teacher is responsible for developing curriculum and lesson plans, and presenting those lessons to their students, individually or in groups
Tracks the progress of students and creates reports to inform parents of the progress
The Teacher may work with graduate students and faculty to implement research projects, or supervise interns and practica students
Additional Department Summary: The Early Learning Initiative Lead Teacher will develop and implement a model pre-kindergarten program in partnership with an
Auxiliary Teacher to support overall development based on the strengths, needs, and interests of each child
Plans and implements developmentally appropriate activities for children in line with the First Class Pre-K Program and the National Association for the Education of
Young Children (NAEYC)
Ensures child assessment data is utilized through daily documentation
Works with faculty and undergraduate/graduate students in the College of Education
Models teaching practices for early educators
Develops and maintains strong connections with families
Salary: $43,000.00 per year
To Apply: Send resume to:
alabamastemed[email protected]
