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Early Childhood Teacher Potential
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$30,728 / year median in Alabama
+10% projected growth
Job Description
An applicant must be a Highly Qualified teacher with a valid Alabama Teachers certificate in Early Childhood with relevant certification and expertise in the area of specialization. Area of certification, experience, qualifications, and Highly Qualified status will be determining factors in the selection and a valid background review conducted by the ABI and FBI pursuant to the Alabama Child Protection Act of 1999 and ACT No. 2002-457, be fingerprinted. This is required by law meeting the suitability criteria for employment.