Caregiver (Head Start/Early Head Start)
Quick Summary
Models appropriate language and behavior for children and parents in all situations. Guides learning through discovery in the environment.
HS diploma/GED. At least 6 months of experience working directly with preschool-age children (0-5) in a child-related atmosphere. Lift 40 pounds to chest level, able to bend, stand, walk, see, hear,
Requirements
~1 min readHS diploma/GED.
At least 6 months of experience working directly with preschool-age children (0-5) in a child-related atmosphere.
Lift 40 pounds to chest level, able to bend, stand, walk, see, hear, drive, speak, and able to do repetitious movements.
Must be enrolled or registered for a CDA class or in an Early Childhood class at an accredited college and fulfill the requirements as required for CDA/course completion.
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.
Responsibilities
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Models appropriate language and behavior for children and parents in all situations.
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Guides learning through discovery in the environment.
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Utilizes curriculum for developing age-appropriate activities.
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Adheres to the Lesson Plan and class schedule as listed in the classroom.
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Listens to the children and to the parents.
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Assesses children’s development levels of learning and plans activities in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
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Works cooperatively with other staff to ensure that the children’s needs are met inside and outside the classroom.
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Ensures that the learning environment is safe for Head Start/Early Head Start children.
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Performs other duties to ensure program standards are met.
Balancing, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Balancing, Feeling, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Walking
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.
What We Offer
~1 min readLocation & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 13, 2026
- First seen
- October 14, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 51%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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