HELC Teacher -Birmingham, AL (Pool)

Auburn University • Auburn, AL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Auburn University manages the Harris Early Learning Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and is looking for an early childhood or daycare professional to join their team in an accredited preschool facility serving over 200 children aged six weeks to five years old. The mission is to make a difference in children's lives through high-quality care and education, training college students who plan to be educators, and conducting research on child development. Teachers are responsible for planning, creating, and implementing daily programs for preschool learning environments. Each classroom has two full-time teachers, and there are 16 classrooms at the Center. Teachers are employees of Auburn University.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) First Aid Certificate within 60 Days Required.

Nice To Haves

• Progress towards a CDA-Child Development Associate.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate lesson plans for students according to National Association for the Education of the Young Children (NAEYC) standards.
• Develops relationships with students and navigates student conflict and behavior in accordance with NAEYC standards.
• Provides culturally and linguistically responsive teaching in accordance with research and NAEYC standards.
• Develops reciprocal partnership with families and engages families within the classroom in accordance with NAYEC standards.
• Provides consistent communication with families and utilizes Procare to provide accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates professionalism within the workplace including but not limited to timeliness, attendance, communication, and attire.
• Completes 25 professional development hours related to early childhood development and education.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Assistance to pursue Child Development Associate credential, Associate’s degrees, and Bachelor’s degrees through partnerships with community colleges or Auburn University’s online Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Early Child Development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED