Staff Careers

The Teacher I/II will provide instruction to all children through the planning and implementation of intentional and purposeful interactions. Children should be engaged in developmentally appropriate activities in a child-centered inclusive classroom and supervise assistants, students, interns, and volunteers assigned to the class.

Duties / Responsibilities
• Serve as the lead teacher in your classroom and ensure an appropriate classroom environment. The lead and teacher’s assistant share instructional responsibilities, child supervision, and other classroom duties.
• Interact with the children during learning/free-choice time and gross motor time to facilitate children's play.
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
• Prepare lesson plans for motivating classroom activities following the approved curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Maintain communication with families via telephone calls, email, daily notes, newsletters, and Brightwheel, and conduct parent conferences at designated times throughout the year.
• Document each child’s performance and progress with daily data records and yearly updated assessments, or earlier if necessary.
• Handle behavior promptly and in accordance with the stated school policy on behavior management. Notify the Director of any behavioral problems immediately.
• Utilize theories of Conscious Discipline throughout the school day. Support co-workers with this program as needed.
• Adhere to all safety and sanitation requirements set forth in the Minimum Standards for Licensed Child-Care Centers; ensure that children are supervised and dressed appropriately. Adhere to guidelines for Accreditation by NAEYC. Be familiar with and follow all UAH & Rise Program Policies, CACFP/USDA, DHR, and NAEYC program criteria, and ADPH guidelines.
• Interact frequently with children; encourage the use of language and independent functioning using positive reinforcement.
• Promote "family style" meals.
• Assist with additional assessments of children as part of the assessment team, if needed for a student.
• Collaborate with the therapy team, if appropriate, on the development and implementation of IIPs.
• Facilitate integration of children with and without disabilities in the classroom.
• Assist with children's transition to the next classroom or educational setting.
• Utilize technology and adaptive equipment as appropriate.
• Assist with the training of college interns/volunteers.
• Attend conferences/workshops as required, staff planning, and evaluation meetings.
• Understand and use Alternative and Assistive Communication devices for individual children with the support of the Speech Therapist. Understand and use visual supports in the classroom.
• Treat parents with respect; direct parent concerns to the director and lead teacher; make parents feel welcome.
• Treat colleagues with respect; willingly communicate with team members, display a positive attitude; maintain confidentiality; keep the director and the lead teacher informed of special needs or problems of children or parents.
• Attend and assist with after-school special events & fundraisers for the UAH Early Learning Center.
• Perform routine duties and responsibilities on time; take initiative in recognizing what needs to be done and do it.
• Daily duties may include diaper changing, sterilizing/cleaning toys and equipment, assisting with children’s snacks/lunches/feeding, vacuuming/sweeping, mopping, laundry, washing dishes/utensils, and other general cleaning duties.
• Arrive on time for work, Maintain good attendance; request leave following set policies and within the required amount of time (unless in an emergency situation).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, Special Education, Collaborative Education, or a related field
• 1 year of full-time verifiable experience working with young children in a classroom setting
• Must have excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills

• Valid Alabama Teaching Certificate in one of the above fields
• Coursework in the assessment of young children, developmentally appropriate practices with young children, Behavior management, and data collection is desired
• Experience teaching Strategies Gold is preferred
• Knowledge of Conscious Discipline is desired
• Experience with NAEYC standards is preferred
• Infant/Child CPR certification is desired
• Valid TB Skin Test is preferred

$40,000 - $44,000