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, and be committed to implementing innovative practice. Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
Essential job duties include: teach all subjects to one class in the primary grades, specifically Kindergarten; 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); and perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include: a 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; and a current, valid Alabama Professional Educator Certificate in elementary or early childhood education, or the ability to obtain such through reciprocity, is required.
To view a complete job description and/or apply for this position, please visit our Online Employment System at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/una/jobs/5304074/primary-grade-supervising-teacher-kilby-laboratory-school. Applications will only be accepted through UNA’s system. Please be prepared to 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/academic 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 Registrar's 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. UNA seeks a wide range of applicants for this position so that one of our core values will be affirmed.
