Lead Teacher - Pre-K- Hand in Hand Early Learning Program

Job Details

Job Location:

United Ability - Birmingham, AL 35211

Monday-Friday; 7:00am-4:00 pm

If a job teaching with an award-winning team where you make a true difference in the lives of children of all abilities interests you, then you have found your home. Imagine working alongside teachers, physical, occupational and physical therapists to help children develop to their full potential. You can have this opportunity at United Ability!

Hand In Hand Early Learning Program at United Ability is a NAEYC accredited center where children with and without disabilities learn side by side in an inclusive early learning program. These children learn, play and grow together and develop an understanding, acceptance and caring for one another. Each day you will be able to see just how much your work matters!

A career at Hand In Hand Early Learning Program at United Ability also includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 3 weeks paid vacation with additional paid sick time
• Subsidized childcare for eligible employees
• Life insurance, disability benefits, health and wellness programs
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Immediate app that allows you to draw your earned pay when you need it

Overseeing the overall operations of the classroom, you will:

• Plans lessons and activities and implements these in the classroom
• Supervises the classroom and instructs typical children and children with disabilities
• Documents progression through Teaching Strategies Gold Program
• Communicates with parents and provide daily worksheets of children’s work

Applicant general qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field required.
• Experience in teaching Pre-K preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift up to 40 lbs. and participate in physical activities.
• Successful completion of DHR suitability, background check, drug screen and physical.

Please note that this job description is not designed to provide a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Job duties may change at any time and without prior notice. New job duties may be added as needed.

Reasonable Accommodations:

Please also note that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.