Pre K Auxiliary Teacher First Class Pre K

About the role

As a Pre K Auxiliary Teacher at KinderKids Learning Center, you will be part of a dedicated team that nurtures the growth, development, and well-being of young children. You will play a crucial role in helping them thrive by creating safe and stimulating environments, providing meaningful experiences that foster their natural curiosity, and supporting the Lead Teacher in implementing the Alabama First Class Pre-K curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Teacher in implementing the Alabama First Class Pre-K curriculum, daily schedule, routines, and classroom expectations.
• Auxiliary supervision of children at all times, including during indoor play, outdoor play, meals, transitions, rest time, toileting, arrival, and dismissal.
• Assist in creating a warm, safe, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Support children’s social-emotional development through positive guidance, redirection, encouragement, and consistent classroom expectations.
• Auxiliary participation in small-group activities, learning centers, classroom projects, read-alouds, music, movement, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Help maintain child-to-staff ratios and ensure compliance with licensing and First Class Pre-K standards.
• Auxiliary support for classroom observations, documentation, child assessment support, and preparation of materials as directed by the Lead Teacher.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with children, families, coworkers, administrators, coaches, and monitors.
• Communicate professionally and appropriately with families under the guidance of the Lead Teacher and administration.
• Auxiliary maintenance of a clean, organized, safe, and inviting classroom environment.
• Follow all center policies, DHR licensing requirements, Alabama First Class Pre-K guidelines, health and safety procedures, confidentiality expectations, and mandated reporting requirements.
• Attend staff meetings, professional development, coaching sessions, and required trainings.
• Support classroom routines such as meals, handwashing, bathroom procedures, cleaning, rest time, transitions, and playground supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Teacher, Director, Program Director, or administration.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED.
• A Child Development Associate credential, CDA, required; OR a minimum of 9 credit hours of college coursework in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• Ability to meet all Alabama DHR child care licensing requirements.
• Ability to complete and maintain required background clearances, fingerprinting, health documentation, and training requirements.
• Ability to participate in required Alabama First Class Pre-K professional development, coaching, monitoring, and program support activities.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with preschool-aged children is preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of early childhood education principles and practices.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with matching contributions.
• Employee discounts.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Training & development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.

Pay

Competitive salary.

Schedule

187 days/7.5 hours per day.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.