Child Care Teacher I/II/III (Head Start/Early Head Start)

United States·Little Rockmid

Education & TrainingEarly Childhood Teacher

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Key Responsibilities

Creates and maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning, both through physical classroom materials and instructional activities.

Requirements Summary

Child Care Teacher I: High School diploma/GED with a (CDA) Child Development Associates credential in infant-toddler, plus one (1) year of early childhood experience.

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Education & TrainingEarly Childhood Teacher

01/12/2027

Regular

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Requirements

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This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

We are looking for a Child Care Teacher I/II/III to work at the Head Start/Early Head Start program. The Child Care Teacher I/II/III will be responsible for planning and implementing a daily program for the children in the center. The Child Care Teacher I/II/III will also be responsible for supervising the children and ensuring their safety at all times.

High School diploma/GED with a (CDA) Child Development Associates credential in infant-toddler, plus one (1) year of early childhood experience.

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field, or Associate's degree with at least six (6) credit hours in early childhood education, plus one (1) year of early childhood experience.

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field with at least six (6) credit hours in early childhood education plus one (1) year of experience in early childhood Education or related field.

Responsibilities

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Creates and maintains an atmosphere conducive to learning, both through physical classroom materials and instructional activities.
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Implement approved regular goals while utilizing techniques necessary to motivate learning in small children.
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Make regular assessments of instructional classroom materials and communicate the need for replacement or repair as needed.
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Supervises students in all activities, both inside and outside the classroom. Ensure that everything is in place in case of your absence.
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Identifies achievement levels of each student and provides ongoing evaluation of progress.
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Identifies and accesses behavioral concerns requiring involvement of program resource staff.
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Establishes and maintains continuous communication between parents and staff.
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Encourages parent involvement to increase literacy skills and classroom participation. Become thoroughly knowledgeable of all required program standards and regulations and adhere to the same.
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Participates in school-sponsored activities; attends faculty and staff meetings as required.
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Maintains all required documentation.
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Maintains the child/staff ratio.
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Perform all duties as assigned.

Feeling, Hearing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:

Feeling, Hearing, Kneeling, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:

Kneeling, Reaching

Commensurate with education and experience

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status, Resume, Unofficial/Official Transcript(s)

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.