TEACHER - PRESCHOOL (APPLICANT POOL 2025-2026 SY)

Garfield16; Valley (AL); On-site; USD 25,995 - 45,488; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Valley, Alabama is seeking an energetic preschool teacher to utilize the Creative Curriculum and prepare children for kindergarten. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma, possess excellent communication skills, and be able to manage a classroom effectively. Competitive salary ranging from $18.87 to $33.02 hourly will be offered.

Qualifications

• Must hold and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must have or be willing to obtain an Early Childhood Teaching Credential (ECT).
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan developmentally appropriate curriculum
• Plan personalized instruction for student learning goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Child development knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Early Childhood Teaching Credential (ECT)

Job description

• Position Type: Elementary School Teaching/ Preschool
• Date Posted: 11/13/2025
• Location: GRAND VALLEY CENTER FOR FAMILY LEARNING
• Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Title: Teacher - Preschool (Applicant Pool)

Job Family: Classified

Department: Grand Valley Center for Family Learning

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Pay Range: Preschool Teacher Salary Schedule: $18.87 - $33.02

Job ID#: 1407

Summary: The Center For Family Learning is looking for an energetic and imaginative preschool teacher to join our team of educators. The preschool teacher will be responsible for using the Creative Curriculum to create engaging lesson plans, working with children one‑on‑one to develop their strengths and interests, and preparing students for kindergarten. A successful candidate will have a playful personality, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a classroom of 16 three and four year‑olds.

Responsibilities

• Reports to administration
• Supervise and ensure the safety and well‑being of the children at all times.
• Collaborate with other teachers to plan curriculum for the children in the classroom that is developmentally appropriate and helps children develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. This includes supporting children who need potty training.
• Plan for personalized instruction to enable each student to meet his/her individual learning goal through TS Gold data collection.
• Implement the daily programs.
• Attend weekly classroom team meetings.
• Support diaper changing.
• Attend at least 15 hours of in‑service training per school year as agreed upon with the principal/director.
• Be willing to achieve at least a level 2 credential in Colorado Shines QRIS.
• Be familiar with state regulations as well as with Program Policies of the CFL Preschool.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Must hold and maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must have or be willing to obtain an Early Childhood Teaching Credential (ECT).
• Must be able to lift and carry 40 pounds.
• Preferred – minimum of 1 year experience in preschool education (as shown by a positive reference from a former employer supervisor in the preschool education field).
• Preferred – 3 semester hours in the area of child development.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans With Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, Garfield County School District No.16 does not unlawfully discriminate against otherwise qualified students, employees, applicants for employment, or members of the public on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, religion, ancestry, family composition, or need for special education services. Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age, genetic information, and conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law. Harassment, if it rises to the level described in state law, is a prohibited form of discrimination.