First Class Pre-K Lead Teacher
KinderKids Learning Center | Daphne, AL
Full-time | 10-month schedule (August–May) | 187-day (180 instructional plus 7 professional development) | Starting at $48,552
KinderKids Learning Center is hiring a Lead Teacher for an Alabama First Class Pre-K classroom. You'll work alongside an Auxiliary Teacher with a class of up to 18 four-year-olds. You'll plan play-based learning that follows the Alabama Standards for Early Learning and Development, and you'll get ongoing support from an FCPK coach. We're looking for someone who loves this age group and wants to grow in the work.
What you'll do
- Plan and teach weekly lessons using ASELD and TS GOLD®, with plenty of hands-on learning, read-alouds, small groups, and outdoor play
- Document children's progress daily in TS GOLD® and hold family conferences twice a year
- Build strong relationships with families through orientation, regular communication, and engagement activities
- Keep a safe, organized, child-centered classroom that meets ADECE and DHR standards
- Complete 30 hours of professional development each year, most of it provided through the program
What you need
- Be at least 21 years old
- Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in one of these:
- Early Childhood Education
- Human Environmental Science with a concentration in Early Childhood or Child Development
- Early Childhood Special Education or Elementary Education, with at least 18 credit hours in early childhood or child development
- Pass a background check, including CAN clearance and fingerprinting
- Your credentials must be approved by the ADECE Office of School Readiness before hire
Preferred: First Class Pre-K experience and TS GOLD® Interrater Reliability certification.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7.5-hour workday. Typically 7:00-2:30 or 7:30-3:00 Schedule closely aligns with BCBE school calendar, but does not follow exactly
Salary is based on ALSDE Salary Schedule and based on verified years of service.
Benefits: PTO, 401K (after 1 year), Voluntary Benefits
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Enter the enchanting realm of early childhood education, where everyday moments become extraordinary milestones. As a teacher or assistant, you'll be part of a dedicated team that nurtures the growth, development, and well-being of young children. From creating safe and stimulating environments to providing meaningful experiences that foster their natural curiosity, you'll play a crucial role in helping them thrive. In this dynamic profession, you'll witness the wonders of early learning unfold before your eyes, as children build friendships, explore their surroundings, and develop the foundational skills they'll carry throughout their lives. It's a career that embraces the joy of discovery, celebrates individuality, and leaves a lasting impression on both you and the children you serve.