Preschool Teacher
: Job Details :

The teacher is responsible for planning and coordination of children's activities at the Child Development Center under the direction of the Director.* Plan and prepare curriculum of the children's daily activity program.* Supervise all activities to insure health and safety of each child at alltimes.* Maintain all equipment and materials in the Child Development Center. File reports on all broken or lost equipment.* Make provision for meals and snacks served at the Child Development Center.* Secure and maintain enrollment of children in the Child Development Center.* Maintain enrollment, attendance, food services, and all other reports and records as required in the Child Development Center.* Communicate with parents on program policies, children's activities, and children's progress.* Assume responsibility for operation of the center in the absence of the other teacher.* Follow program daily schedule as posted unless previously arranged with the director.* Attend and/or conduct staff meetings and in-service training.* Work with the director in setting and implementing policies, goals and the philosophy of the NWSCC Child Development Center.* Perform additional duties as assigned by the director.* Aid in the supervision of work-study and CHD lab students.* Direct and assist other teachers and student teachers in carrying out planned activities and other duties.* Maintain the cleanliness and maintenance of the center, including floors, garbage, and restrooms.* At least 9 credit hours of college coursework in the field of Early Childhood Education or Child Development from a regionally accredited institution, required.* Certificate in Child Development, Associates in Applied Science in Child Development, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, preferred.* Work experience in a child development center, required.* Work experience with a NAEYC accredited center, preferred.* Alabama Department of Human Resources Criminal History Background clearance, required.* Valid Alabama Driver's License, required.A complete application packet consists of the following:* a completed Northwest Shoals Community College online application form,* a current resume, and* postsecondary transcripts (unofficial or official), which must include institution's name, college degree, and degree date.Applications may be submitted online at www.nwscc.edu.Applications should be received by no later than Thursday, December 5, 2024.Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview. Application packets received after the deadline date will eliminate the possibility of an interview. The submission of all required application materials by the deadline date is the sole responsibility of the applicant.SALARY: Compensation is in accordance with the Alabama Community College System's Salary Schedule E5-6 ($28,836 - $46,327).Northwest Shoals Community College is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment.Northwest Shoals Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants or employees. Applicants in need of an accommodation(s), should contact the Office of Human Resources prior to the interview. 256-###-####Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense.Northwest Shoals Community College will not be responsible for copying application packets for current or future positions.In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check.Northwest Shoals Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.Northwest Shoals Community College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding of employment.