Pre-Kindergarten Teacher Pool - 2026-2027 Sy

Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

Reports To:

Director of Early Learning

Work Days: 9 Months (187 days) - Salary:
Certified Salary Schedule 16 (Level 1-4) ($49,080 - $93,876) Depending on degree level (recognized by ALSDE)

Location:

Various Locations - FLSA Status: EXEMPTX - NON-EXEMPT

Job Description:

Pre-K teachers are responsible for helping children develop social skills and monitoring a range of daily activities, from playful learning to rest time. Instruction is provided using creative methods such as art, music and hands-on learning. The Pre-K teacher provides guidance to the assistant teacher; oversees related learning activities; supervises and teaches preschool students; ensures compliance with program requirements; builds a team atmosphere with the assistant teacher and other staff members;

and coordinates communications with parents. The Pre-K teacher is responsible for providing children with a safe and healthy learning environment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Must stay current with Microsoft software, Teaching Strategies GOLD and other technology used to support partnership initiatives and communication skills. Have good verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrate ability to assume primary responsibility for planning and implementing the daily program for a group of young children. Has ability to work well with parents of young children up to the age of five.

Has the ability to provide guidance, encouragement, and on-going monitoring to the classroom. Ability to provide leadership and problem solve with other staff. Have the ability to work with children and families from diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds

Credentials/

Experience:

Must be 21 years of age. BS or BA in Early Childhood Education or Special Education degree with a concentration (18 hrs.) MA/MS in early childhood from college or university accredited by National Council Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) required. Alabama Teaching Certification is required.

Measure of Performance:
Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed. Gains the trust and respect of the children and families, staff, and co-workers. Communicates effectively (written and verbally); responsive to the requests and information needs of the Partnership; problem solver; creative thinker; quality of the example set for other employees, team player, commitment and loyalty to the Partnership; maintenance of confidential information.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a classroom setting. Minimum travel to some required professional development. This position requires sitting, standing, bending, and minimal lifting.