Auxiliary Teacher Infant - 3 Years Old

Department:

Child Development Center Daycare

Normal Work Schedule:

Hours are 7:15 am 3:15 pm or 10:00 am 6:00 pm

Anticipated Start Date:

April 7 2025

Salary:

$12.00 per hour

Job Summary:

The auxiliary teacher will assist with implementing a model infant to three years old program for a group of children and provide support to lead teacher with the following: planning and implementing appropriate activities for children working with faculty and administration working with families of young children and modeling evidencebased practices in the classroom for early educator observers graduate and undergraduate students.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with Lead Teacher to prepare and maintain childrens files including but not limited to progress reports attendance records health records and parent locator sheet.
• Implements policies and procedures that will contribute to the care growth and development of preschool children.
• Notifies Assistant Director of needs regarding inventory of materials supplies and equipment; orders replacements as necessary.
• Provides for the safety needs of the children.
• Demonstrates the ability to relate across cultural boundaries.
• Works with staff to plans advertising and public relations promotional campaigns for the Child Development Center.
• Implements and maintains compliance with JSU and State Department of Education and any necessary accreditation requirements.
• Collaborates with other staff members on curriculum and best practices.
• Attends monthly faculty/staff meetings.
• Attends required meetings and trainings.
• Assist in preparing reports on the Child Development Center.
• Participates in professional development activities.
• Reads documents and material related to Child Development Center/Education such as state and federal rules and regulations state law professional publications to ensure compliance with rules and to keep current in the field.
• Reports any maintenance and equipment needs to the Assistant Director.
• Supports Lead Teacher in all areas of the classroom.
• Serves as a liaison to families updating them on the preschool classroom and their child.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of nine 9 credits in Early Childhood Education Human Development and Family Studies or
• Education and one 1 year of early childhood (birth to third grade) classroom experience.
• Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications:
  Must have a valid U.S. drivers license.
  Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire
  Must have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report as determined by the insurance carrier.
  Must be able to work outside of normal hours which may include nights and/or weekends
  Must be available for travel within the state of Alabama.
  Applicant must demonstrate use of sound judgment and the ability to remain calm during a crisis.
  Must be able to perform physical tasks including lifting up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education Child Development or a closely related field.
• Pursuing a bachelors degree and Alabama Class B or A Early Childhood Certification (Birth 3rd grade).
• Two or more years of early childhood assistant teaching and management experience which includes work with birth through five year olds.
• Experience with developmentally appropriate playbased curriculum and assessment.
• Knowledge of NAEYC or Quality Stars experience
• CPR Certification

Required Documents:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Employee Benefits:

JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive competitive benefits package for our fulltime faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.

Benefits include:

• Retirement Plans
  • Alabama Teachers Retirement System (TRS)
  • RSA1 Deferred Compensation
  • 403B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
• Health Insurance
  • Medical (PEEHIP)
  • Optional plans: vision dental flexible spending plan dependent care cancer and hospital indemnity
• Longterm disability and life insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Paid and unpaid leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Prescription assistance

For additional information regarding benefits please visit our website.

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