Primary Grade, Supervising Teacher (Kindergarten)

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Alabama invites applications for the position of Primary Grade, Supervising Teacher at Kilby Laboratory School. This elementary teaching role covers all subjects for one class, Kindergarten, and includes supervising student interns and coordinating clinical experiences.

The successful candidate should understand Alabama standards (ARIS, AMSTI, CCRS) and commit to innovative practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education is required.
• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is preferred.
• Three or more years of teaching experience in grades K-6 is required.
• Three years of teaching experience in grades P-6 is preferred.
• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification is preferred.
• STEM instructional experience is preferred.
• Current Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in elementary or early childhood education, or reciprocity-enabled, is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach all subjects to one class in the primary grades, specifically Kindergarten.
• Work with elementary students.
• Supervise student interns.
• Accommodate clinical experiences in the classroom.
• Conduct classroom research.
• Serve on committees, as requested.
• Participate in other job-related activities.
• Implement innovative practices.
• Support the campus community.
• Participate in school-wide professional development.
• Engage with the parent-teacher organization (PTO).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom teaching

Intern supervision

Research in classroom

Committee participation

PTO engagement

Education

Master’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education

Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree

Job description

The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Primary Grade, Supervising Teacher at Kilby Laboratory School. This position is an elementary teacher in the primary grades, teaching all subjects to one class. In addition to working with elementary students, the teacher will also supervise student interns, accommodate clinical experiences in the classroom, conduct classroom research, serve on committees, and participate in other job-related activities. The successful candidate must have a clear understanding of the Alabama Reading Initiative, Alabama Math/Science/Technology Initiative, College and Career Ready Standards, and be committed to implementing innovative practice. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the Alabama State Salary Matrix.

Essential Job Duties

• Teach all subjects to one class in the primary grades, specifically Kindergarten;
• Work with elementary students;
• Supervise student interns;
• Accommodate clinical experiences in the classroom;
• Conduct classroom research;
• Serve on committees, as requested;
• Participate in other job-related activities;
• Implement innovative practices;
• Support the campus community;
• Participate in school-wide professional development;
• Engage with the parent-teacher organization (PTO);
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Elementary or Early Childhood Education is required;
• Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is preferred;
• Three or more years of teaching experience in grades K-6 is required;
• Three years of teaching experience in grades P-6 is preferred;
• National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification is preferred;
• STEM instructional experience is preferred;
• Current, valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in elementary or early childhood education, or the ability to obtain such through reciprocity, is required.

UNA is an equal opportunity employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values, ethnic and cultural diversity, will be affirmed. UNA is a smoke-free campus.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days on schooljobs.com/careers/una. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate’s education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position.