PRE-K TEACHER

JOB TITLE:

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

REPORTS TO:

Director of Early Learning

WORK DAYS:

9 Months (187 days)

SALARY:

Certified Salary Schedule 16 Level 1, 2, 3, or 4 ($44,769 - $90,230)

LOCATION:

Various Locations

FLSA

Status:

EXEMPT X

NON-EXEMPT

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Pre-K teachers are responsible for helping children develop social skills and monitoring a range of daily activities, from playful learning to rest time. Instruction is provided using creative methods such as art, music and hands-on learning. The Pre-K teacher provides guidance to the assistant teacher; oversees related learning activities; supervises and teaches preschool students; ensures compliance with program requirements; builds a team atmosphere with the assistant teacher and other staff members; and coordinates communications with parents. The Pre-K teacher is responsible for providing children with a safe and healthy learning environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Must stay current with Microsoft software, Teaching Strategies GOLD and other technology used to support partnership initiatives and communication skills. Have good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate ability to assume primary responsibility for planning and implementing the daily program for a group of young children. Has ability to work well with parents of young children up to the age of five. Has the ability to provide guidance, encouragement, and on-going monitoring to the classroom. Ability to provide leadership and problem solve with other staff. Have the ability to work with children and families from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds

Credentials/Experience: Must be 21 years of age. BS or BA in Early Childhood Education or Special Education degree with a concentration (18 hrs.) MA/MS in early childhood from college or university accredited by National Council Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) required. Alabama Teaching Certification is required.

Measure of Performance: Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed. Gains the trust and respect of the children and families, staff, and co-workers.

Communicates effectively (written and verbally); responsive to the requests and information needs of the Partnership; problem solver; creative thinker; quality of the example set for other employees, team player, commitment and loyalty to the Partnership; maintenance of confidential information.

Working Conditions: Work is performed in a classroom setting. Minimum travel to some required professional development. This position requires sitting, standing, bending, and minimal lifting.

The Teacher is responsible for working in a leadership role building a team atmosphere with the Teacher Assistant and other program staff to provide children with a safe and healthy learning environment.

The teacher will give guidance and coordinate classroom duties.

The teacher will provide guidance when planning for children's physical and intellectual growth, supporting social and emotional development, providing positive guidance and discipline, establishing positive relationships with families and encouraging their involvement in the education of their children, ensuring a well-run purposeful program responsive to participant's needs and maintaining a commitment to professionalism.

It is the responsibility of the Teacher to work under the direct guidance, direction, and monitoring of the department Director and/or in cooperation with the OSR Monitors and Coaches, Content Team Leaders and other program staff in developing lesson plans for both the class as a whole and individual children, classroom management, and procurement of needed teaching materials and supplies.

The teacher is responsible for ensuring classroom data; forms and information are submitted to the appropriate person(s) and entered in in the appropriate database in a timely manner.

Attend and participate in all Mandatory Pre-K training.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Valid Alabama teaching certificate in the grade level, subject area(s) assigned
• Proficiency in oral and written communication skills; Effective interpersonal skills for the purpose of maximizing student achievement

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed Application (Teach in Alabama)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (Teach in Alabama)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED: February 2023

Please Note: All candidates must submit to a background check ( https://www.aps.gemalto.com/al/index_adeNew.htm ) . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.