Primary Grade Supervising Teacher (4th Grade); Kilby Laboratory School

University of North Alabama

Florence, AL

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Cancer, Community Support, Compensation and Benefits, Dental Insurance, Early Childhood Education, Flexible Spending Accounts, Insurance, Law Enforcement, Life Insurance, Long-Term Care, Mathematics, Meal Plans, Research Skills, Retirement Planning, Student Housing, Training/Teaching, Tuition Fees, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Florence, AL
POSTED
28 days ago

Primary Grade Supervising Teacher (4th Grade); Kilby Laboratory School

Salary

See Position Description

Location

Florence, Alabama

Job Type

Faculty

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Kilby Laboratory School

Opening Date

06/18/2026

FLSA

Exempt

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Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. The posted salary and/or position title may be adjusted dependent on the successful candidate's education, experience, and unique qualifications as they relate to the position. Sponsorship is not available for any staff positions and unless otherwise indicated within the posting information is not available for most faculty positions.

Description

The University of North Alabama is accepting applications for the position of Primary Grade, Supervising Teacher at Kilby Laboratory School. This position is an elementary teacher in the primary grades, teaching all subjects to one class. In addition to working with elementary students, the teacher will also supervise student interns, accommodate clinical experiences in the classroom, conduct classroom research, serve on committees, and participate in other job-related activities.

The successful candidate must have a clear understanding of the Alabama Reading Initiative; Alabama Math, Science and Technology Initiative; College and Career Ready Standards; The Alabama Literacy Act; The Alabama Numeracy Act; and be committed to implementing innovative practices. Sponsorship is not available for this position. Compensation is per the Alabama State Salary Matrix.

Essential Job Duties

  • Teach all subjects to one class in the primary grades, specifically 4th grade;
  • Work with elementary students;
  • Supervise student interns;
  • Accommodate clinical experiences in the classroom;
  • Conduct classroom research;
  • Serve on committees, as requested;
  • Participate in other job-related activities;
  • Implement innovative practices;
  • Support the campus community;
  • Participate in school-wide professional development;
  • Engage with the parent-teacher organization (PTO);
  • Perform all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Master's degree in elementary or early childhood education is required;
  • Education Specialist (EdS) degree is preferred;
  • Three or more years of teaching experience in grades K-6 is required;
  • Three or more years of teaching experience in grades P-3 is preferred;
  • Trained in the Science of Reading is required;
  • National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification is preferred;
  • STEM instructional experience is preferred;
  • Current, valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in elementary or early childhood education, or the ability to obtain such through reciprocity, is required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must upload a cover letter, resume, and philosophy of early childhood education at the time of application as well as provide contact information for at least three professional references, including email addresses. Transcripts for the highest degree attained are required for a complete application packet. Official transcripts for the highest degree attained are required of the successful candidate, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process. If any of your graduate hours in the relevant teaching discipline are taken from a degree(s) that is not your highest attained, an official transcript of that degree(s) must also be submitted. Electronic copies, if available, of unofficial transcripts may be attached under the attachment headings of Unofficial Transcript 1, Unofficial Transcript 2, etc. Electronic copies of unofficial/official transcripts may also be requested to be sent to employment@una.edu. Official transcripts must be sent directly to HR from the issuing school via email to be considered official. Transcripts with a designation of "Issued to Student", or with the student name listed as the recipient will not be considered official. Official transcripts will be required of the successful candidate prior to the start date of the appointment, but unofficial copies will be accepted for the application process.

If you have previously worked at UNA as an adjunct or faculty member and your transcripts are already on file, please email employment@una.edu and ask that they be moved to your completed application for this position. If you are a alum of UNA and need to request copies of your transcripts be sent to HR from the Registrars Office at no cost to you, please fill out this form and your transcripts will be sent to HR. Applications submitted without all required supplemental attachments may be considered incomplete and non-viable.

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

UNA is an equal opportunity employer. We seek a wide range of applicants for our positions so that our core values will be affirmed.

Faculty Benefit Summary

For more details regarding each benefit listed below, please visit the HR website at https://www.una.edu/humanresources/benefits or click on the links below. The benefits premiums listed below are effective March 1, 2026.

Health Insurance

UNA has a fully-insured group health insurance program with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama, which includes medical, prescription drug, vision, psychiatric, and substance abuse benefits for full-time university employees, and their eligible dependents. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Health/Vision/RX - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

Employee $0.00 $728.36 $728.36

+Child(ren) $423.42 $778.36 $1,201.78

+Spouse $678.36 $778.36 $1,456.72

+Spouse & Child(ren) $786.88 $778.36 $1,565.24

Dental Insurance

UNA also provides dental coverage through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. The University covers the full individual premium for eligible employees.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Dental - Monthly Premiums

Tier Employee Cost UNA Cost Total Premium

Employee $0.00 $29.61 $29.61

Family $39.07 $29.61 $68.68

Life Insurance

UNA provides all eligible employees with basic life insurance at no cost to the employee. The basic life coverage level is 1.5 times the covered employees annual base salary with a maximum benefit of $400,000. Included with your basic life coverage is Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage at 3 times the covered employee's annual salary. The provider for this coverage is Symetra.As a member of the Teachers Retirement System of Alabama (TRS), eligible employees have life benefits available through the TRS. Also, for eligible active employees, a death benefit of the payment of accrued sick leave is paid to the employees beneficiary by the University.

Long-Term Disability Insurance

This coverage provides benefits after a 90-day period of disability. The monthly benefit is 60% of the covered employee's monthly base salary not to exceed $10,000 per month. The cost for this benefit is paid in full by the University for eligible employees and the provider for this coverage is Symetra.

Retirement Plans

The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama (TRS) is a defined benefit plan in which participation is mandatory for eligible employees. Eligible employees are categorized by the TRS as Tier I or Tier II members.

Rates below are effective as of October 1, 2025

  • Tier I - Employee contribution rate is 7.5% for regular employees and 8.5% for law enforcement employees.
  • Tier II - Employee contribution rate is 6.2% for regular employees and 7.0% for law enforcement employees.

Voluntary TIAA-Cref 403(b) Plan - this retirement plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan.

Voluntary RSA-1 457 Plan - this plan is a voluntary, supplemental, deferred compensation plan offered by the Retirement Systems of Alabama.

Supplemental (Voluntary) Benefits

The University provide a $6.00 per month credit to eligible employees to offset the cost(s) for supplemental, voluntary benefits. All full-time regular employees are eligible for this benefit on the first day of the month following the completion of 90 days of employment.

  • Flexible Spending Accounts - HealthEquity
  • Cancer Insurance - Allstate
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance - Fort Dearborn Life
  • Life Insurance - Symetra
  • Accident Coverage - Symetra
  • Critical Illness Insurance - Symetra
  • Hospital Indemnity Coverage - Symetra
  • Vision Insurance - Vision Blue by VSP
  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Long-Term Care Insurance - LTCi Plans

Remission of Tuition and Fees

UNA provides remission of tuition to eligible employees and to their spouses and qualified dependent children.

Paid Time Off

Annual Leave - Faculty are not eligible for annual leave.

Sick Leave - Full-time regular employees are entitled to 96 work hours (12 workdays) of sick leave each year at the employees regular rate of pay regardless of length of service.

Paid Holidays - Faculty are eligible for paid holidays.

Miscellaneous Benefits

  • University ID Card (Mane Card)
  • Athletic Ticket Discounts
  • University Bookstore Discount
  • Free Parking
  • Credit Union Membership
  • Kilby Laboratory School
  • Employee Wellness Center
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Faculty/Staff Meal Plan
  • Travel Assistance
  • Identity Theft Assistance
  • Mental & Emotional Health Benefits
  • Terminal Degree Assistance Program

01

Do you have a minimum of a masters degree in elementary or early childhood education?

  • No
  • Yes

02

Do you have an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree?

  • No
  • Yes
  • No, but I am currently enrolled in a program.

03

Do you have STEM instructional experience?

  • No
  • Yes

04

Do you have a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification?

  • No
  • Yes

05

Do you have three or more years of teaching experience in grades K-6?

  • No
  • Yes

06

Do you have three years or more of teaching experience in grades P-3?

  • No
  • Yes

07

Do you have training in the science of reading (LETRS)?

  • No
  • Yes

08

Do you have a current, valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in elementary or early childhood education - or the ability to obtain such through reciprocity ?

  • No
  • Yes

Required Question

Employer University of North Alabama

Division Academic Affairs Address 601 Cramer Way

Florence, Alabama, 35632

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