"ELC Lead Teacher"

Position Information

Vacancy Number: S-01218

Position Title: ELC Lead Teacher

Classification Title:

Department: Early Learning Center

Employment Type:

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

Contact Dr. Derrick Smith, dsmit148@aum.edu with any questions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Director in all phases of the Early Learning Center’s operations- assists Director with Parent Nights, special events and student orientations.
• Mentors and supervises all practicum students during instruction and oversees daily maintenance of the ELC .
• Will create and help implement a Unit of Instruction for each semester that will align with the curriculum, Alabama Standards for Early Learning and Development, and NAEYC best practices. Supervises and approves all lesson plans; works with all practicum students to ensure quality of instruction.
• Notifies Director/Professor of any student who may need additional instructional support or assistance.
• Files and notifies Director if parents must be notified immediately.
• Serves as a resource person for practicum students, ELC staff, and Parents.
• Provides continuity to the program essential for all children.
• Supervises student lunch.
• Responsible for well being of every child in the ELC .
• Greets each child and parent upon arrival/departure in the ELC .
• Responsible for paperwork getting to appropriate areas: parents or to ELC personnel, including notices, letters, lunch reports, and sign in sheets.
• Maintains equipment in the ELC ; notifies the Director if something is damaged or needs to be replaced.Oversees assessment documentation for each child and securely houses this documentation in the Coordinator’s office.
• Inventories and maintains the supply lists in the ELC ; notifies Director about needed supplies including paper products, snacks, and drinks.
• Provides tours of the ELC facilities.
• Assists Director with all Field Trips and special events on campus.
• Attends and contributes to weekly planning meetings with Director.Maintains confidentiality of all information on ELC students, practicum students, and ELC staff.
• Coordinates student participation in weekly newsletter and distributes to parents.
• Maintains the bulletin boards in the ELC .
• Collaborates with professionals and assists in research practices applicable to the center.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the instructional principles and practices of the department
• Knowledge of NAEYC accreditation standards and professional ethics
• Knowledge of Early Childhood environments
• Knowledge of Alabama State Standards for Preschool
• Knowledge of assessment best practices
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects
• Knowledge and insights gained from the exploration of his/her area of specialization
• Knowledge of functions, operations, and/or maintenance of instructional equipment being used
• Knowledge of acceptable advising techniques and practices
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations
• Knowledge of applicable institutional practices and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable University practices and procedures
• Interpersonal skills
• Written communication skills
• Problem analysis skills
• Oral communication skills
• Skill in applying acceptable advising techniques
• Ability to teach and instruct others
• Ability to communicate to the level of understanding by the recipient
• Ability to evaluate student performance and measure progress
• Ability to develop age appropriate curriculum and ensure that the Center meets NAEYC requirements
• Ability to speak in public, lead small group meetings, and make presentations
• Ability to use a computer and relevant software applications
• Ability to coordinate the work of others
• Ability to supervise

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Alabama State Department of Education Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required.
• At least three (3) years of related experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree preferred.
• Teaching experience is preferred.

Job Open Date: 06/27/2025

This posting will remain open until closed: Yes

Job Close Date:

About the University/College

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY AT MONTGOMERY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the AUM community.

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• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Professional Reference Sheet

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