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 Teachers are critical to our success at Harris Early Learning Center! In this role, you will have the important opportunity to plan, create, and implement daily programs for preschool learning environments. Each classroom is staffed with two full-time Teachers, and we have 16 classrooms at the Center.
As a Harris Early Learning Center 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 aub.ie/working-at-auburn
- 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.
Learn more about Auburn University and the Harris Early Learning Center by visiting
https://www.harriselc.org/
State of Alabama Teacher Salary Matrix
Salaries are determined by level of education and years of experience.
High School Diploma: $32,000 - $40,000
Associate's Degree: $34,200 - $42,000
Bachelor's Degree: $36,200 - $44,000
Master's Degree: $38,200 - $46,000
Teachers are paid bi-weekly, and are classified as non-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.
