Early Childhood Teacher Assistant Certified Substitute- Hand in Hand Early Learning Program

United Ability, Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

United Ability in Birmingham, AL seeks a Substitute Teacher to support Hand In Hand Early Learning Program, collaborating with teachers, therapists and staff to deliver inclusive education.

The role focuses on implementing lesson plans, communicating milestones to families, and maintaining a safe, engaging environment for children of all abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or CDA credential, or equivalence.
• Experience teaching or assisting in daycare/preschool required, or commensurate education.
• Experience teaching or assisting preschool special needs children preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift up to 30 lbs and participate in physical activities.
• Successful completion of DHR suitability, background check, drug screen and physical.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with another teacher in the classroom to implement lesson plans and curriculum.
• Communicate with parents and share important milestones in their child's day.
• Ensure a safe and consistent child development environment.

Skills

Experience teaching preschool

Parental communication

Physical stamina

Background checks

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Child Development Associate credential (CDA)

Working toward equivalence

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: United Ability - Birmingham, AL 35211, Position Type: Substitute, Job Shift: Day, Monday-Friday; Days and hours will vary depending on need.

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!

Collaborating with another teacher in the classroom, you will:

• Assist the teacher with implementing the lesson plans and curriculum
• Communicate with parents and share important milestones in their child's day
• Ensure a safe and consistent child development environment

Applicant general qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or Child Development Associate credential (CDA) , or working toward equivalence.
• Experience teaching or assisting in a daycare or pre-school environment required, or commensurate education.
• Experience teaching or assisting pre-school special needs children preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to stoop, bend, lift up to 30 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.