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Job Description
Child Development Teacher | Teacher Assistant Date posted: April 7, 2026
Locations:
Lee County & Russell County, Alabama Organization:
Alabama Council on Human Relations (ACHR) Thank you for your interest in joining ACHR. Our Child Development program includes Head Start, serving 250 children ages 3-5yo, and Early Head Start, serving 160 children from Expected Parents through age 3. Our teachers play a vital role in shaping young minds and preparing children for long-term academic success. We encourage you to apply for the position that best aligns with your experience, qualifications, and passion for early childhood education. How to Apply Please reference the Job Code & Position Title when submitting your application.
Submit the following credentials:
Resume, Degree/certificates, and Transcripts ACHR provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees.
Health Insurance:
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Insurance (Primary) & ACI (Secondary) Free Dental, Vision, and Life insurance for
Employees Supplemental Short Term & Long-Term Disability, Life, Accidental, Critical Illness Defined Pension Retirement Plan Leave:
1 Annual Day & 1 Sick Day per month
Holiday:
10-15 Calendar Days JD1. Early Head Start Teacher•Vacant Responsible for providing developmentally appropriate care and education to infants and toddlers age 0-3 years in a classroom setting, focusing on fostering their social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills through engaging activities, routines, and interactions, while also actively communicating and collaborating with families to support their child's overall development.
Requirements :
Teacher I:
CDA Early Child Development Infant/Toddler Teacher II:
A ssociate's degree in Early Child Development Infant/Toddler or comparable credential associated with
Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work Teacher III:
B achelor or higher degree in Early Child Development Infant/Toddler or comparable credential associated with
Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work Schedule:
Monday•Friday 7:30•3:30
Locations:
Opelika & Hurtsboro Campuses Closing Date:
ONGOING JD2.
Head Start Teacher Assistant I & Teacher II, III•Vacant Responsible for creating a nurturing classroom environment where they implement developmentally appropriate curriculum to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of young children ages 3-5 years, while actively engaging with families and fostering strong parent partnerships to support their child's learning journey within the Head Start program guidelines.
Requirements :
Teacher I Assistant :
CDA Early Child Development Preschool Teacher II :
Associate's degree in Early Child Development Preschool, or comparable credential associated with Counseling, Psychology, or Social Work , or
Human Development/Family Studies Teacher III :
Bachelor's or higher degree in Early Child Development Preschool, or comparable credential associated with Counseling, Psychology, Social Work , or
Human Development/Family Studies Schedule:
Monday•Friday 7:30•3:30
Locations:
Auburn, Hurtsboro, and Opelika Campus Closing Date:
ONGOING 3.
Head Start Floater•Vacant Assist teachers, families, and staff with planning, organizing and implementing classroom activities for children ages 3-5yo.
Requirements:
High school diploma Must enroll and successfully obtain a CDA within 18 months of hire
Schedule:
Monday•Friday 7:30•3:30
Locations:
Auburn, Hurtsboro, and Opelika Campus Closing Date:
ONGOING Pay:
$13.00•$19.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you willing to obtain a higher-level degree or certification? Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law and regulations?
