HIRING PART-TIME & FULL-TIME POSITIONS

The Highlands Way: Integrity, Respect, Responsibility, Compassion, Collaboration

The Family Center at Highlands School is an early childhood program caring for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years. We seek to hire a full-time teacher with an adventurous spirit, a passion for nurturing curiosity in young children and strong background in early childhood education and development.

The ideal candidate is a team player and positive thinker, models an honorable work ethic and can-do attitude, genuinely loves caring for young children, and possesses strong communication skills.

As a Highlands School teacher, you will become part of a distinguished group of educators who passionately believe that education is integral to a meaningful life.  

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Planning and implementing age and developmentally-appropriate classroom practices that include the areas of physical, emotional, social and cognitive/intellectual needs of children
• Utilizing early childhood educational best practices
• Accepting and maintaining responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement, appearance, and cleanliness of the learning environment
• Completing weekly lesson plans and maintaining a portfolio for each student
• Encouraging children’s development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem-solving, and taking responsibility for their actions
• Fostering and building meaningful relationships with each child daily through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, etc.
• Consistently and lovingly teaching developmentally appropriate classroom behaviors
• Building positive, informative, and communicative relationships with parents and caregivers
• Working with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with others and collaborating as part of a team
• Being an active and integral part of the Highlands Community by fostering relationships with other teachers and staff at all grade levels and in all departments
• Exhibiting a growth mindset in the area of professional learning and development
• Understanding, accepting, and abiding by the School’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities

QUALIFICATIONS:

• (Preferred but not required) Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Degree
• Knowledge of and preferred experience teaching a nationally recognized early childhood curriculum (ex: Creative Curriculum) as well as NAEYC curricular guidelines
• 2+ years experience in a quality Early Childhood program
• DHR background clearance 
• Exhibit strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication ability, and creativity
• Possess strong time management skills
• Maintain certification in First Aid and CPR
• Show strong interpersonal and leadership skills, possessing initiative, flexibility, responsiveness, and nimbleness
• Must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position

BENEFITS/COMPENSATION

• Competitive salary and benefits

HOW TO APPLY

Highlands School is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and professional opportunities. Interested candidates should submit the following:

• APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT

After selecting the apply for this position button, you will be asked a series of questions. Please answer all applicable questions.

•  COVER LETTER

Please submit a formal cover letter with your application. The letter should outline your interest in and qualifications for position for which you are applying. 

• RESUME/CURRICULUM VITAE

Please be sure to include your resume/curriculum vitae with educational and employment history.

• THREE (3) PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Candidate must submit three (3) professional references including contact phone numbers, email addresses, and position titles.

Highlands School does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religious belief, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status or any other protected class pursuant to applicable local, state or federal laws.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

• Kavita Vasil, Head of School 
• Highlands School,4901 Old Leeds Road, Birmingham, AL 35213
• 205.956.9731

For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1-800-421-3481.