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Pay Grade/Pay Range:  54 Hourly (non-exempt) - Minimum - $ 11.89 Midpoint - $ 15.82

Department/Organization: 212401 - Curriculum and Instruction

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 3:30pm

Note to Applicants: This position is located in Gadsden, Alabama at The UA Gadsden Center.

Job Summary: The assistant teacher is an integral part of the classroom teaching team and provides a safe and nurturing environment for children ages two months to five years. The assistant teacher works closely with the lead classroom teacher in planning for, and managing, a classroom of children, assuming the lead role with the children when the lead teacher is working with students, parents, administrators and/or faculty.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience in a child care setting; OR an Associate’s degree and 6 months experience in a child care setting; OR Bachelor's degree. The assistant teacher must be able to provide visual and auditory supervision of children.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster