Pre K Teacher First Class Pre K

KinderKids Learning Center•Daphne, AL

4d•$48,552 - $70,492•Onsite

About The Position

KinderKids Learning Center is hiring a Lead Teacher for an Alabama First Class Pre-K classroom. You'll work alongside an Auxiliary Teacher with a class of up to 18 four-year-olds. You'll plan play-based learning that follows the Alabama Standards for Early Learning and Development, and you'll get ongoing support from an FCPK coach. We're looking for someone who loves this age group and wants to grow in the work.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old
Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Human Environmental Science with a concentration in Early Childhood or Child Development, or Early Childhood Special Education or Elementary Education, with at least 18 credit hours in early childhood or child development
Pass a background check, including CAN clearance and fingerprinting
Credentials must be approved by the ADECE Office of School Readiness before hire

Nice To Haves

First Class Pre-K experience
TS GOLD® Interrater Reliability certification

Responsibilities

Plan and teach weekly lessons using ASELD and TS GOLD®, with plenty of hands-on learning, read-alouds, small groups, and outdoor play
Document children's progress daily in TS GOLD® and hold family conferences twice a year
Build strong relationships with families through orientation, regular communication, and engagement activities
Keep a safe, organized, child-centered classroom that meets ADECE and DHR standards
Complete 30 hours of professional development each year, most of it provided through the program