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Teacher or Assistant Teacher

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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number S1081P
Home Org Name Harris Early Learning Ctr Operating
Division Name College of Human Sciences
Position Title Teacher or Assistant Teacher
Job Class Code AD53
Appointment Status Full-time
Part-time FTE
Limited Term Yes
Limited Term Length One year
Job Summary
The Harris Early Learning Center (HELC) is a National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredited preschool facility for children ranging in age from six weeks to five years located in Birmingham, AL. 

The HELC Teacher plans, creates, and implements the daily program for preschool learning environments. The Assistant Teacher assists teachers to implement daily programs for preschool learning environments.



Positions are located in Birmingham, AL. Multiple positions are available.

This is a one-year limited-term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.
Essential Functions
The Teacher performs the following essential functions:

1.      Plans and implements a curriculum for a group of children consistent with developmentally appropriate early childhood education practice and in accordance with National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation standards.
2.      Mentors and facilitates the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children through safe and structured environments.
3.      Plans, implements, and evaluates a daily program which includes designing classroom arrangement for optimal learning, and developing planning materials and activities that facilitate active learning for the children.
4.      Provides, instructs, and evaluates a daily program which includes designing classroom arrangement for optimal learning, and developing planning materials and activities that facilitate active learning for the children.
5.      Participates in modeling best classroom practices for undergraduate students completing course requirements or internships.
6.      Collaborates with community representatives such as therapists, specialists, and psychologists as needed. Administers medication per doctor’s prescribing instructions.
7.      Communicates with parents on a daily basis to keep them informed of daily progress of their child.

The Assistant Teacher is a training position and assists teachers with the essential functions of the position.
Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities
Minimum Technology Skills
Minimum License and Certifications
CPR/First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain within 60 days of date of hire; TB Skin Test.
Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications
Posting Detail Information

Salary Range N/A
Job Category Education/Instructional
Working Hours if Non-Traditional
City position is located in: Birmingham
State position is located: Alabama
List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position
Posting Date 02/18/2022
Closing Date
EEO Statement
Auburn University is committed to an inclusive and diverse campus environment.

Women, underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.



AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link for Internal Postings https://www.auemployment.com/postings/25021

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents
  1. Other

Supplemental Questions

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  1. * Please provide how you first became aware of this opportunity. Your response helps us determine how we can more effectively reach our candidates.

    (Open Ended Question)

  2. * Do you have a high school diploma or higher?
    • Yes
    • No