Assistant Teacher, Early Learning Center

Job Summary

Are you a passionate and engaged early childhood or daycare professional looking for an opportunity to grow your career with an employer who supports you?

Auburn University manages the Harris Early Learning Center in Birmingham, Alabama, and we’re looking for someone like you to join our vibrant and supportive team in our state-of-the-art accredited preschool facility for over 200 children ranging in age from six weeks to five years old!

Our mission is to make a difference in the lives of children, with a deep commitment to :

• Providing high-quality care and education
• Training and educating college students who plan to be educators
• Conducting research on child development and the role teachers play

Our Assistant Teachers are critical to our classroom success at Harris Early Learning Center! In this role, you will have the important opportunity to help Teachers plan, create, and implement daily programs for preschool learning environments.

Depending on the needs of the Center, Assistant Teachers may move around to multiple classrooms to assist.

As a Harris Early Learning Center Assistant Teacher, you will be an Auburn University employee. Here’s how the Auburn University / Harris Early Learning Center Supports our Teacher Family :

Our people are our greatest asset! We offer generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a supportive work environment making it a place where you can thrive.

From health insurance to retirement plans, we’ve got you covered. Learn more about how we support employees by visiting

• Auburn University / Harris Early Learning Center Teachers are eligible to receive assistance to pursue Child Development Associate credential, Associate’s degrees, and Bachelor’s degrees through partnerships with community colleges or Auburn University’s online Bachelor of Science in Human Development and Family Science, Early Child Development.
• We want to help Assistant Teachers become Teachers! There is a built-in promotional path for those who want to advance!

Learn more about Auburn University and the Harris Early Learning Center by visiting Teachers are paid on the last working day of every month, and are classified as exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Act.

This is a one-year limited-term appointment. Continuation of employment is contingent upon the availability of funding. Essential Functions What You’ll Get to Do :

• Help Teachers plan and implement curriculum for a group of children consistent with developmentally appropriate early childhood education practice.
• Assist in the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of children through safe and structured environments.
• Participate in modeling best classroom practices for college students who are observing as part of their degree program.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications What We Need From You :

High school diploma

Some positions may require progress towards a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.

If selected you will be required to obtain a CPR / First Aid Certificate within 60 days of hire, and a TB Skin Test. Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications Minimum Skills and Abilities Minimum Technology Skills Minimum License and Certifications CPR / First Aid Certificate or ability to obtain within 60 days of date of hire; TB Skin Test.

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