ITINERANT PRE K AUXILLARY TEACHER POOL - 2026-2027 SY

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Board of Education seeks an Itinerant Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher to support Pre-K classrooms across assigned locations. This role involves assisting lead teachers with lessons, supporting individual or small groups, and entering data for student progress.

The position emphasizes planning assistance, classroom management, and maintaining a safe, engaging learning environment. Candidates typically have a CDA or equivalent coursework and experience with preschool-aged children.

Qualifications

• Time management skills.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; reading.
• Ability to work independently with or without supervision.
• Ability to discern stages of child development/age appropriate activities.
• Knowledge of safety rules in the workplace.
• Ability to work with a diverse group and function as a team member.
• Must have basic computer skills to enter student data.

Responsibilities

• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for ensuring that program goals are met.
• Assist pre-kindergarten students individually or in groups with lesson assignments to reinforce learning concepts.
• Implement, under supervision, the instructional program and lesson plans.
• Monitor students and classroom activities to ensure a safe and positive learning environment.
• Learn and maintain knowledge of policies.
• Perform routine record keeping and clerical functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to students and the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Follow instructions

Independent work

Child development stages

Safety knowledge

Diversity & teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

CDA or 9 credit hours ECE coursework

Job description

JOB TITLE: Itinerant Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher

REPORTS TO: Director of Early Learning

WORK DAYS: 9 Months (187 Days)

SALARY: Classified Schedule AU-00 (PLEASE SEE JOB POSTING)

LOCATION: Various Locations

FLSA Status: EXEMPT

NON EXEMPT X

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Itinerant Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher provides support to the instructional program within assigned Pre-Kindergarten classroom with specific responsibility for working with individual and/or small groups of students; and providing clerical support to teacher/s. Itinerant Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher must enter data in Teaching Strategies Gold for individual students. They indulge in adapting classroom activities for the purpose of reinforcing classroom goals and objectives. The Itinerant Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher must assist with weekly planning of instruction.

Itinerant Pre-K Auxiliary Teachers receive their daily instructionsfrom the lead teachers, who provide them with information on what a class is going to be taught on a particular day or through the week or month. They assist teachers in handling individual students and groups of students by imparting lessons. They assist young students with assignments and manage student behavior within a classroom and on the playground.

It is also the duty of an Itinerant Pre-K Auxiliary Teacher to handle ancillary work such as creating materials for class instruction. This may include making posters, cutouts and flashcards. They also help teachers in managing students during activities on the playground, and field trips.

• Daily attendance and punctuality are required for ensuring that program goals are met
• Assist pre-kindergarten students individually or in groups with lesson assignments for the purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts
• Implement, under the supervision of the teacher, the instructional program and lesson plans
• Monitor individual students, classroom, library, playground activities, etc. to ensure a safe and positive learning environment
• Learn and maintain knowledge of policies
• Perform routine record keeping and reports and clerical functions
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data and information pertaining to individual students and/or overall program
• Perform other duties as assigned

OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Assume reasonable job-related tasks as assigned by the supervisor in order to meet the needs of the students/school.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Time management skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction; reading
• Ability to work independently with or without supervision.
• Ability to discern stages of child development/age appropriate activities
• Knowledge of safety rules in the workplace.
• Ability and will to work with a significant diversity of individuals and perform effectively as a team member.
• Must have basic computer skills to enter student data.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Child Development Associate credential (CDA) or nine (9) hours of approved early childhood education coursework, at minimum.
• Experience working with pre-school age children is preferred.
• Ability to carry out tasks requiring moderate physical exertion.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

*SUCH ALTERNATIVES TO THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS AS THE BOARD MAY REQUIRE.

NOTE: Employment experience gained in the private employment sector may be considered for this position.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Completed Application (HireTrue)
• Resume (uploaded to application)
• Three (3) returned References (HireTrue)

*PLEASE ENSURE ALL INFORMATION IS CURRENT WITHIN A 6 MONTH PERIOD*

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical strength, mobility, dexterity, stamina, and acuity are required to perform job responsibilities.

REVISED:

April 2026

All candidates must submit to a background check https://fieldprintalabama.com/individuals . Employment is contingent upon candidate meeting suitability criteria as established by Alabama State Department of Education. The Birmingham Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the District are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments. Birmingham Board of Education is required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.