Job Details
Department: Childcare Development Center - Daycare
Normal Work Schedule: 7:15 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Monday-Friday
Job Summary: The temporary auxiliary teacher will assist with implementing a model Pre-K program for a group of children and provide support to the lead teacher with the following: planning and implementing appropriate activities for children, working with faculty and administration, working with families of young children, and modeling evidence-based practices in the classroom for early educator observers, graduate, and undergraduate students.
This position is a temporary three month role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Works with Lead Teacher to prepare and maintain children’s files including but not limited to progress reports, attendance records, health records and parent locator sheet.
- Implements policies and procedures that will contribute to the care, growth and development of preschool children.
- Notifies Assistant Director of needs regarding inventory of materials, supplies and equipment, orders replacements as necessary.
- Provides for the safety needs of the children.
- Demonstrates the ability to relate across cultural boundaries.
- Works with staff to plans advertising and public relations promotional campaigns for the Child Development Center.
- Implements and maintains compliance with JSU and State Department of Education, and any necessary accreditation requirements.
- Collaborates with other staff members on curriculum and best practices.
- Attends monthly faculty/staff meetings.
- Attends required meetings and trainings.
- Assist in preparing reports on the Child Development Center.
- Participates in professional development activities.
- Reads documents and material related to Child Development Center/Education, such as state and federal rules and regulations, state law, professional publications, to ensure compliance with rules and to keep current in the field.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Reports any maintenance and equipment needs to the Assistant Director.
- Supports Lead Teacher in all areas of the classroom.
- Serves as a liaison to families, updating them on the pre-school, classroom and their child.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
- A minimum of nine (9) credits in Early Childhood Education, Human Development and Family Studies, or
- Education and one (1) year of early childhood (birth to third grade) classroom experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a valid U.S. driver's license.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire
- Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report as determined by the insurance carrier.
- Must be able to work outside of normal hours, which may include nights and/or weekends,
- Must be available for travel within the state of Alabama.
- Applicant must demonstrate use of sound judgment and the ability to remain calm during a crisis.
- Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 25 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in early childhood education, Child Development, or a closely related field.
- Pursuing a bachelor’s degree and Alabama Class B or A Early Childhood Certification (Birth – 3rd grade).
- Two or more years of early childhood assistant teaching and management experience which includes work with birth through five year olds.
- Experience with developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum and assessment.
- Knowledge of NAEYC or Quality Stars experience
- CPR Certification is required
Required Documents:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
