Lead Teacher Coleman Center; ADECE B-Grant

Lead Teacher for Coleman Center (ADECE B-5 Grant; full‑time)

Position Title:

Lead Teacher for Coleman Center (ADECE B-5 Grant; full‑time)

Position Type:
Full‑Time (FT) – Temporary:
Yes

Department:
Department of Teacher Education – Coleman Center

Division:
College of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Campus:
Dothan – D01

Location:

Dothan – D01

Job Summary

The Lead Teacher position is responsible for teaching in an Infant, Toddler, or Preschool comprehensive classroom program in the Coleman Center. The Lead Teacher will either co‑teach or teach independently. The Lead Teacher reports to the Director of Coleman Center.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must possess one of the following degrees:
  • Human Environmental Science degree with a concentration in Early Childhood Development or Child Development
  • Early Childhood Education degree (B.S., B.A., M.A/M.S.) or completion of a bachelor’s degree program leading to P‑3 certification in Early Childhood Education with a minimum of 18 credit hours in early childhood/child development coursework.
  • Special Education degree in Early Childhood with a minimum of 18 credit hours in early childhood/child development coursework, or a bachelor’s degree program leading to certification in Early Childhood Special Education with a minimum of 18 credit hours in early childhood/child development coursework.
• Experience working with children in a group format
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of curriculum and child development
• Energetic and positive attitude
• Ability to develop excellent working relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children in a group format in an Alabama DHR licensed child care center
• Previous experience with Creative Curriculum and/or Conscious Discipline
• Previous experience working with an Alabama Pre‑K Grant Classroom

Will this position require driving?

Driving may be necessary but is not a primary responsibility.

Work Hours

• Standard hours of operation: 7 am–6 pm
• Hours may be flexible as needed to meet the demands of the center.

Hazardous Conditions / Physical Demands

N/A

Supervisory Responsibility

No

Posting Information

• Posting Date: 09/25/2025
• Closing Date:
  Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position is funded by external sponsor agency. Troy University is under no obligation to maintain this position if funding from external source is reduced or ceased.

Reference Provider Submission

Qualified applications will be made available for reference review immediately upon submission. Applicants should provide accurate email addresses for reference providers. If selected, reference providers will receive an instructional email to submit a reference letter via our reference portal. Separate reference letters will be requested for each position applied to. Reference letters will not be shared across applications.

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  • Yes
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• * Please list the type of degree you have, the specific discipline, and/or the area of specialization of your degree. (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Unofficial Transcript 1

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae
• Teaching Philosophy
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Letter of Reference 3
• Unofficial Transcript 2
• Unofficial Transcript 3
• Other Document

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Troy University is an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. Troy University participates in eVerify.