Description
Responsibilities:
- Deliver age-appropriate instruction that supports the developmental needs of preschool students.
- Foster open lines of communication with parents to ensure a collaborative approach to student learning and development.
- Cultivate a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment that promotes positive social interactions and learning experiences.
- Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal and professional growth in the field of early childhood education.
- Adhere to policies and procedures established by the preschool and affiliated educational institutions.
- Fulfill additional duties as assigned by Campus School Director and administrators.
Qualifications
Required:
- Ability to effectively engage with preschool students, staff, faculty, and administration.
- Dedication to implementing creative and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Flexibility and willingness to uphold “Best Practice” principles in teaching.
- Capacity to integrate recent research and best practices into classroom activities.
- Demonstrated ability to utilize technology for educational purposes.
Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
- Valid teaching certification in the State of Alabama with endorsements for relevant subject areas.
- Compliance with requirements established by the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR).
- Previous experience working in educational settings, preferably with preschool-aged children.
Application Instructions
Before hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation, including information obtained from social media and other internet sources.
To Apply: When you select “Apply Now,” you will be prompted to provide the following:
- Cover Letter.
- A current resume or CV.
- Transcripts of all college work. Unofficial transcripts will suffice for application. Official transcripts must be submitted immediately upon employment.
- Email and phone number of three professional references. Reference letters may be requested later.
The University of West Alabama does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, hearing status, personal appearance, color, sex, pregnancy, political affiliation, creed, ethnicity, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability (including perceived disability), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law, including protections for those opposing discrimination or participating in any grievance process on campus, with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, or other human rights agencies.
AA/EO Employer.
Minority applications encouraged.