Teacher - PreK - for the 2026-2027 school year

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Sheffield (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Schools seeks a Pre-K lead teacher for the 2026-2027 year under a 9.5 month/187 day contract. The role follows Alabama First Class Pre-K guidelines with salary per the Board-approved schedule and requires specific education credentials.

Lead teachers must be at least 21 and hold an appropriate degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Environmental Science with a concentration, or Special Education in Early Childhood. Official transcripts are required within 30 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Lead teachers must possess one of the approved degrees listed.
• Official transcripts must be submitted to OSR within 30 days of hire.
• Teacher certification is required for public schools.
• Degrees must be earned from regionally accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Determine individual and class needs aligned with district and state goals.
• Set objectives and plan learning experiences per local/state guidelines.
• Deliver instruction with varied methods and appropriate practice.
• Maintain standards of student behavior to facilitate learning.
• Evaluate student progress and refer for support when needed.
• Collaborate with staff and engage with parents and community.

Skills

Early childhood teamwork

Communication with parents

Student assessment basics

Education

Early Childhood Education degree (B.S., B.A., or M.A./M.S.)

Human Environmental Science with a concentration in Early Childhood Development

Special Education degree in Early Childhood with related coursework (18 credits)

Job description

TEACHER - PREK - VACANCY NOTICE & JOB DESCRIPTION

CATEGORY:Certified

CONTRACT PERIOD: 9.5 month/187 days for the 2026-2027 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS: Please refer to Pre-K Program Guidelines below.

SALARY SCHEDULE: Salary will be paid based on the approved state minimum salary schedule - classroom teachers as approved by the Board. (Current salary schedule can be found on the Sheffield City Schools website.)

DEADLINE:Position open until filled

OTHER INFORMATION:See guidelines below.

Alabama First Class Pre-K Program Guidelines

The Alabama Pre-K Teaching Team
TS 1 Lead Teacher

TS 1.1 Days of Service

All lead teachers are funded for 187 days of service – 180 days of classroom instructional services provided to children and 7 days of pre/post planning and/or staff training. The teacher is expected to work and be compensated based on 7.5 hours of work per day, including 6.5 hours of instruction and 1 hour of joint planning with the auxiliary teacher.

In cases where the governor declares a state of emergency in your county, OSR teachers must be paid for days out of school and can use OSR funds. Additionally, any missed school days due to this circumstance do not have to be made up.

If a First Class Pre-K program provider requires teachers to work more than 187 days, the provider cannot use First Class program funds for this expense. If a First Class Pre-K program teacher is required to work more than 8 hours per day, the teacher must be paid using non-OSR funds.

TS 1.2 Age Requirements

All lead teachers must be at least 21 years of age or older.

TS 1.3 Education Requirements

All lead teachers must possess one of the following degrees:

• 1. Human Environmental Science degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Development or Child Development.
• 2. Early Childhood Education degree (B.S., B.A., or M.A./M.S.) or completion of a bachelor’s degree program leading to P-3 certification in Early Childhood Education with a minimum of 18 credit hours in early childhood/ child development coursework.
• 3. Special Education degree in Early Childhood with a minimum of 18 credit hours in early childhood/child development coursework, or a bachelor’s degree program leading to certification in Early Childhood Special Education with a minimum of 18 credit hours in early childhood/child development coursework.

Note: Teacher certification is only required for teachers employed in public schools.

Official transcripts on all new lead teachers must be submitted to the OSR no later 30 days from hire date. Transcripts must be official and mailed, sealed and unopened, or electronically received by the OSR from the actual institution. All degrees must be earned from an institution that has received regional accreditation.

TS 1.4 Lead Teacher Salary

Lead teacher salaries must be paid according to their Salary Matrix (see Appendix A). This is the base salary and does not include benefits.

Additional Information

REPORTS TO: Principal

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Determines individual and class needs consistent with district and state instructional goals.
2. Establishes objectives and plans learning experiences that comply with local and state curriculum guidelines
3. Delivers instructional activities in a manner demonstrating a variety of instructional techniques, promoting positive interaction among students, and providing for appropriate practice of activities and skills focusing upon the desired learning outcomes
4. Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior that facilitate teaching and learning
5. Demonstrates the effective evaluation of student needs and progress by engaging in entry level diagnosis activities, test construction, record keeping, and appropriate referral of students with special needs, preparing students for assessment, effective test administration and post assessment follow-up activities
6. Seeks assistance of specialists as needed and makes referrals when appropriate
7. Works collaboratively with other members of the school faculty and staff to promote student learning
8. Maintains a professional, cooperative working relationship with parents and community
9. Participates in school co-curricular programs and district program improvement efforts
10. Demonstrates a high degree of professionalism and ethics, and works cooperatively with the Board, the Superintendent, other administrators, Board employees, parents, and students
11. Implements professional learning plan and maintains proper certification
12. Maintains accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, board policy and school principal and submits records and reports in a timely manner
13. Models appropriate personal characteristics and work habits that are consistent with personal development goals established for students
14. Adheres to school system rules, administrative procedures, local Board policies, and state and federal rules and regulations
15. Implements and follows the Alabama Quality Teaching Standards developed by the Alabama State Department of Education
16. Assumes responsibility to perform any other tasks assigned by the principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As assigned by the Board. This is a grant-funded, non-tenure track position.

SALARY: Salary in accordance with Board approved State Salary Schedule

EVALUATION: Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on assessments and evaluations.

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job goals, qualifications, and responsibilities and the employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned. The Sheffield City Schools Board of Education reserves the right to amend the job description as needed.

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Sheffield City School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities, and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies, Darryl Washington, Assistant Superintendent or Julie Box, Special Education and 504 Coordinator, 300 West Sixth Street, Sheffield, AL 35660, 256-383-0400

DECLARACIÓN DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN: El sistema escolar de la ciudad de Sheffield no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, origen nacional, sexo, discapacidad, o edad en sus programas y actividades, y ofrece igualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y otros grupos de jóvenes designados. Las siguientes personas han sido designados para recibir consultas sobre las políticas de no discriminación: Educación Especial y Coordinador de 504, 300 W. Sixth Street Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-0400; Coordinador de Programas Federales, 300 W. Sixth Street Sheffield, AL 35660 256-383-0400.