Early Childhood Teacher / PreK-K *Multiple Openings*

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Anniston (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery-Public-Schools seeks an Early Childhood Education Teacher to create a supportive classroom environment, foster student growth, and build positive rapport with families. The role emphasizes maintaining records, implementing diverse instructional approaches, and aligning with district educational goals.

The candidate will evaluate progress regularly, uphold school policies, participate in meetings, and engage in ongoing professional development to enhance instructional effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university is required.
• A valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate is required.
• Must meet ESSA federal and state requirements or be willing to meet them within the designated timeframe.
• Board may require additional qualifications as deemed necessary by policy.

Responsibilities

• Keeps all records required by the principal and the school system.
• Maintains order and discipline in his/her classroom.
• Prepares for assigned cases and shows written evidence of preparation upon request by the principal.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media aligned with the location and needs of students.
• Strives to implement the school system's philosophy of education and instructional goals.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law and policy.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules and policies; makes themselves available to students/parents for education-related purposes outside instructional hours when required.
• Attends and participates in faculty and department meetings.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and parents regarding academic and behavioral progress.
• Pursues professional growth through reading, seminars, conferences, and courses at higher learning institutions.
• Maintains compliance with Federal and State requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university

A valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate

Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe

Such above qualifications as the Board may require.

Job description

Early Childhood Education Teacher

Creates a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of students enrolled in an educational setting. Establishes effective rapport with students. Motivates students to develop skills. attitudes and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each student's ability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps all records required by the principal and the school system.
• Maintains order and discipline in his/her classroom.
• Prepares for cases assigned and shows written evidence of preparation upon request of the principal.
• Employs a variety of instructional techniques and instructional media, consistent with the physical limitations of the location provided and the needs and capabilities of the individuals or student group.
• Strives to implement by instruction and action the school system's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.
• Evaluates student progress on a regular basis.
• Maintains accurate and complete records as required by law, system policy, and administrative regulations.
• Assists in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policy. Makes provision for being available to students and parents for education related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.
• Attends and participates in faculty meetings and department meetings.
• Assists in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional materials.
• Works to establish and maintain open lines of communication with students and their parents concerning both the broad academic and behavioral progress of all assigned students.
• Provides for his/her professional growth through an ongoing program of reading workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or advanced course work at institutions of higher learning.
• Maintains and supports all Federal and State requests.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• A valid Alabama Teacher's Certificate
• Must meet Every Student Succeed Act (ESSA) federal and state requirements or a willingness to meet the requirements within the designated timeframe
• Such above qualifications as the Board may require.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Completed application
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) professional references
• Please ensure all information is current

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities. Must be able to lift 40 pounds.

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with evaluation procedures and Board policy.