Pre-K Teacher Assistant; Kilby Laboratory School

JOB This position supports the lead teacher in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up learning centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies. The duties of this position also include supervising play, interacting with the children, and observing each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs. Additional responsibilities may also include evaluating students’ social, educational, and physical development, completing checklists, and taking pictures to document student growth. The successful incumbent should be prepared to take on the role of lead teacher when needed.

*This is a grant-funded position. Initial and continued employment in this position is contingent upon funding by the sponsoring agency.* EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

• Assist the lead teacher with curriculum planning and implementation;
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment;
• Support the lead teacher in providing preschool experiences for four-year-old children;
• Interact with children;
• Prepare snacks;
• Teach children about numbers, colors, and shapes;
• Help children with dressing activities and teeth brushing;
• Supervise outside play, lunch, and nap activities;
• Evaluate students’ social, educational, and physical development;
• Participate in mandated Office of School Readiness (OSR) training;
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
Participate in school-wide training and PTO functions, as needed. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional/academic references. In addition, this position requires that applicants upload documents to verify their qualifications as listed above. If you have a CDA or Class A Early Childhood Professional Educator Certificate, please upload as a supplemental attachment under the attachment heading of Other Document 1. If you meet the requirements with the equivalent of nine (9) hours of approved coursework in child development from an accredited institution, please upload copies of your transcript showing completion of said hours as a supplemental attachment. Until the required cover letter and resume are uploaded the supplemental attachment link will not appear. Applications submitted without all required documentation will be considered incomplete and non-viable.

For questions or assistance, please email employment@una.edu or call 256-765-4291 and select option #2. Selecting an option other than #2 will result in a delayed response.