Family Center Early Childhood Teacher; Floater

Family Center Early Childhood Teacher (Floater)

The Highlands Way:
Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Collaboration

The Family Center at Highlands School is an early childhood program caring for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. We seek to hire ateacher with an adventurous spirit, a passion for nurturing curiosity in young children and strong background in early childhood education and development.

The ideal candidate is a team player and positive thinker, models an honorable work ethic and can-do attitude, genuinely loves caring for young children, and possesses strong communication skills.

As a Highlands School teacher, you will become part of a distinguished group of educators who passionately believe that education is integral to a meaningful life.

Planning and implementing age and developmentally-appropriate classroom practices that include the areas of physical, emotional, social and cognitive/intellectual needs of children

Utilizing early childhood educational best practices

Accepting and maintaining responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement, appearance, and cleanliness of the learning environment

Completing weekly lesson plans and maintaining a portfolio for each student

Encouraging children’s development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem-solving, and taking responsibility for their actions

Fostering and building meaningful relationships with each child daily through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, etc.

Consistently and lovingly teaching developmentally appropriate classroom behaviors

Building positive, informative, and communicative relationships with parents and caregivers

Working with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with others and collaborating as part of a team

Being an active and integral part of the Highlands Community by fostering relationships with other teachers and staff at all grade levels and in all departments

Exhibiting a growth mindset in the area of professional learning and development

Understanding, accepting, and abiding by the School’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities

(Preferred but not required) Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Degree

Knowledge of and preferred experience teaching a nationally recognized early childhood curriculum (ex: Creative Curriculum) as well as NAEYC curricular guidelines

2+ years experience in a quality Early Childhood program

DHR background clearance

Exhibit strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication ability, and creativity

Possess strong time management skills

Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR

Show strong interpersonal and leadership skills, possessing initiative, flexibility, responsiveness, and nimbleness

Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position

* We cannot accept electronic signatures on the application. Candidates must scan or send an application with an original, print signature.

Highlands School does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other protected class pursuant to applicable local, state or federal laws.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Kavita Vasil, Head of School

Highlands School, 4901 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham, AL 35213

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